Milford High School - Eagle Yearbook (Milford, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1985 volume:

Through the eyes of an eagle Division Page People 4 Sports 26 Organizations 62 Activities 78 Milford High School Milford, Nebraska Volume 33 1985 Looking into another year Another year at school. I can hardly wait — you never know what to expect next. Remembering last year, I wonder if I can get through another one. Of course, there will be a few minor changes like some new faces and some old faces gone. One thing that always remains the same is the realization that we have to look into the future and prepare ourselves to make it what we want it to be. Our year is out there waiting for us to take it on head to head. If we stumble or even if we fall, there is always someone from our Milford High Team to guide us toward making everything the best it can possibly be. 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Mark Minchow Scott Minchow Lisa Neihardt Mary Orr Stacey Peters Troy Piening Jeffrey Pierce Denise Neujahr Kenneth TeSelle Diane Tyrrell Ursula Vernon Senior Standouts Best-Dressed Stacey Peters Sally Rogge Best-Looking Individual Craig Shaw Dee Neujahr Most Likely To Succeed Stacey Peters Lori Boesen Most Out-Going Jim Kremer Dori Roth Shyest Mark Minchow Diane Tyrrell Worst Driver Todd Gregg Chris Haddad Best Actor Actress Jeff Pierce Christy Leichty Most Likely To Become President Daren Sperling Kathy TeSelle Above: Senior football guys model boxer shorts signed by cheerleaders. Left: Da Sa Ra Fa Ra Fa.” Confused? Juniors K. Anderson A. Backes L. Benson D. Blaser S. Chase G. Cooper M. Crewdson T. Dawson M. Dreeszen R. Dugdale T. Eggerling M. Ferris J. Fiala L. Grove D. Heckman D. Hill L. Hoggins S. Huss J. Johnson D. Jordon K. Kapke M. Kerchal J. Kness A. Knolmayer J. Kremer K. Kremer K. Kunert T. Lawton J. Linder T. Martin 12 M. Nobbman C. Rediger J. Reid G. Richards E. Riley K. Rose C. Roth M. Roth P. Roth S. Stutzman B. Shimeall D. Sorensen J. Stoa L. Tucker N. Waring 13 Chris and Candi become hysterical at lunchtime. K. Meeske G. Miller A. Minchow S. Nichols C. Nickel Sophomores K. Bennett L. Boesen M. Bohac K. Bonner C. Bontrager C. Brnel S. Clark C. Covert H. Crumley T. Cunningham C. David K. Dill T. Eberly J. FlacK J. Gregg J. Griffith K. Hauder M. Hershberger R. Hueske B. Jones M. Kahle T. Kremer T. Kremer M. Lauer 14 C. Mattox A. McCormick R. Meehan M. Minchow T. Nowotny C. Peters T. Piening K. Rediger P. Reil J. Robertus J. Roth S. Roth xvTl . S. Whipple Party Animal V. Roth K. Sorensen D. Sperling R. Stutzman M. Thomas B. Trease W. Welsh T. Wendelin Freshmen B. Bargen D. Bergstrausser J. Carnes J. Conrad L. Cooper B. Daake Left: Tom Howard smiles devilishly for the camera during lunch hour. Far Left: Mike Riley and classmates concentrate intently on a test in Civics class. 16 J. Goff H. Gregg H. Gregg D. Grove S. Henke L. Hostetler T. Howard S. Huss B. Ivins Q. Jordan R. Kirchhoff T. Marten T. Nespor M. Nootz P. Oswald D. Pekarek M. Riley K. Samuelson A. Seely K. Smith J. Stauffer V. Stauffer S. Stender D. Stutzman J. Tucker S. Welsch J. Wentink S. Yeackley Not Pictured: T. Snover A. Welton 17 8th Grade D. Fiala K. Forst B. Goertzen V. Gregg T. Griffith L. Grove M. Hansen D. Havlat L. Havlat T. Havlat K. Helter H. Hingst T. Honeycut M. Hostetler E. Hutsell M. Kerchal M. Lab T. Lane C. Lauer K. Lawton S. Lewis C. Lorena K. Luebbe L. Miller J. Neihardt S. Nichols J. Oswald R. Perkins G. Recftger J. Rich S. Richardson P. Roth S. Roth T. Roth D. Smith K. Sorensen R. Stender J. Stutzman T. Stutzman D. Swanson C. Trease J. Welsch R. Wenger T. Williams T. Wilson T. Zabka T. Zieman 19 7th Grade 20 S. Bell J. Bennett M. Bennett L. Boesen S. Brhel B. Carpenter T. Chicoine J. Fiala D. Fiedler N. Gibson T. Hays A. Hiebenthal K. James J. Kahler S. Kehm J. Keylon S. King J. Larmon J. Mattox W. Meehan J. Pekarek j. Placek E. Potter L. Rogge K. Rose M. Roth M. Roth N. Roth J. Rumler C. Shook T. Siems J. Smith E. Stowell S. Stutzman N. TeSelle L. Thole M. Thomas N. Tieken O. Utter J. Vance 21 Faculty and Staff Dale Hall - Principal M. Joyce Caleca - English Kay Landon - Media Specialist Maureen Harlander - English, Speech Mary Costello - English, Spanish Jenni Kessler - English I Jim Wesely - Vo-Ag Dwayne Brettmann - Indus- trial Arts, Driver's Ed. Cindy Kostek - P.E. Theresa Humlicek - Vocal Music Tim Fichtner - Science Steve Mannix - P.E., Science Brian Anderson - Instrumen- tal Music Matt Brickell - Science Doris Kunzie - Teacher's Aide School secretaries - Vi Stutzman, Janet Ahl and Mary Ells Rosalie Huss Teacher Cooks - Mertice Hostetler, LaVonne Orr, and Florence Fosler Gene Gausman, Building and Grounds Supervisor; Leland Rediger, Custodian; Theirl Linder, Custodian. Resource 25 Eagles turn it around The little guys from Milford ignite “Coming out of nowhere, no one expected us to be a team of greatness, said Coach Hingst. Football brought back the school spirit we were searching for. An entire community pulling for the Eagles down after down, Milford did not want to let up on its part of the bargain. If we were close in the fourth quarter, we were ahead, Hingst said. Tabbed the little guys from Milford by the Lincoln Star, the team had finally done what every team wants to do — they went to State. By overcoming a powerful Wilber team, the Eagles were on their way. The Wilber game was the one we wanted the most, for revenge, said Hingst, and later came a stubborn Tri-County team, but we made our own breaks to win. Finally the Eagles qualified for State by beating highly regarded Centennial. Defen- sively, we played very well. It was three downs and out, Hingst said. That defense projected the Eagles up to fourth place in the Associated Press Class C-1 high school ratings before the East Butler game. Milford finished ninth after post-season play — quite an accomplishment for a team that came out of nowhere. Just getting to State was the biggest highlight of our year, Hingst said. 28 Opposite Page: Assistant Coach Larry Fichtner, Head Coach Marty Hingst and Assistant Coach Glenn Pasho applaud an Eagle effort. Left: Kris Stoa boots a field goal while Tim Blair holds. Below: Kirk Kremer races to help Troy Martin make the stop. Back Row: Coach Hingst, Coach Muller, St. Mgr. ). Alfredson, T. Blair, T. Gregg, J. Kremer, T. Meyer, M. Minchow, S. Peters, C. Shaw, D. Sperling, K. Stoa, Coach Pasho, Coach Fichtner. Third Row: D. Blaser, M. Crewdson, T. Dawson, J. Fiala, D. Hill, M. Kerchal,). Kremer, K. Kremer, J. Linder, T. Martin, S. Nickols, D. Sorenson. Second Row: St. Mgr. J. Neihardt, S. Clark, ). Flack, ). Gregg, T. Kremer, C. Peters, D. Sperling, B. Welsh, J. Stoa, C. Wohlgemuth, M. Young, St. Mgr. D. Grove. Front Row: B. Bargen, B. Daake, T. Eberspacher, D. Fosler, B. Gibson, T. Nespor, M. Riley, A. Seeley, D. Stutzman, ). Tucker. Not Pictured: V. Stauffer Varsity Regular Season Milford Opponent 32 Tecumseh 16 0 Geneva 12 7 Hebron 6 18 Wymore 8 20 1 Mortheast Reserves 0 9 Wilber 0 18 Tri-County 13 7 Centennial 6 3 East Butler 28 State Tournament 9 Neligh 7 6 Geneva 40 Junior Varsity 10 Wilber 12 6 Centennial 20 20 Tri-County 6 16 Palmyra 19 Left: Andy Seeley breaks through the line for a big gain. Lower Left: Mike Riley looks for the end zone. Below: Matt Young punishes a Centennial player. JV Eagles struggle The Milford JV football team finished the 1984 season with a 1-3 record, despite outrushing their opponents by 200 yards and having over 100 more yards total offense. Their offensive downfall was turnovers and the inability to pass in key situations. The offense was led by running back Bill Welsh, who rushed for 95 yards per game and scored 38 points for the season. The defense played well again this season, keeping Milford very close in every game, and allowing the offense to stay on the field. Milford was led on defense by Daryl Sorensen, who had 45 tackles and 2 knockdown passes, and Bill Welsh, who had 41 tackles and 4 fumble recoveries. 31 Varsity and JV Volleyball: Front Row: T. Howard, M. Dreeszen, C. Leichty, L. Cooper, G. Covert, R. Stutzman, K. Dill. Middle Row: Coach Golka, K. Bennett, L. Boesen, K. Rediger, T. Cunningham, P. Reil, K. Anderson, H. Crumley, Coach Kostek. Back Row: D. Tyrrell, A. Minchow, S. Rogge, T. Lawton, M. Nobbman, K. Bonner, L. Hoggins, J. Kness, T. Eberly. Not Pictured: C. Hauder, B. Saltzman, s! Roth, and student managers A. Backes, L. Grove, and B. Hueske. Milford varsity takes the challenge Despite the season record, Mrs. Golka and Mrs. Kostek felt that they had a great group of young women to work with. Milford's competi- tion was tough, and the team took on the challenge. All of the players developed very well fundamentally, both as individuals and as team members. We have some great players coming up in the ranks and we know the senior players will go on to accomplish great tasks, comment- ed Golka. The fans supported the team through good times and bad. The players showed great courage and stamina throughout the season despite the disappointment of the 5-12 record. One of the high points of the season was a strong comeback against Wilber which lead to the defeat of the Wolverines at the district tournament. 32 Fellow teammates await the outcome of Michelle's spike. Center left: Facial expressions seem to help Sally Rogge. Lower left: Where's the ball? Above: Cyndi Hauder drives down another spike. Volleyball Left: Sometimes coaching can be confusing. Volleyball Above: Linn Boesen watches as teammate Gwen Covert passes the ball. Left: Roxi Stutzman and Tina Eberly watch as Gwen Covert sacrifices her body. Below: Nice form Sharon Blair. SCC Invitational Lincoln Christian Lost Conference Wymore Southern Tecumseh Tournament - 2nd place Falls City Won Southeast Consolidated Won Palmyra Lost Wilber Tecumseh Districts Varsity JV Centennial Lost Lost Geneva Won Lost Wymore Southern Lost Lost Wilber Lost Lost Dorchester Lost Won Lincoln Christian Won Lost D.C. Aquinas Lost Lost Friend Lost Lost Tri-County Lost Won Henderson Lost Won 34 Freshman: S. Henke, S. Dawson, J. Dugdale, S. Blair, S. Huss, J. Wentink, C. Fosler JV and Frosh Although both the JV and Fresh- man started off slowly with four straight losses each, they were determined throughout the entire season. They gained a lot of experience and progres- sed as the year went along. Mrs. Kostek was especially pleased with the girls' skill development and their ability to set the ball up for the spike. However, she feels they need to advance in mental and physical toughness. If the team keeps up their consistency and attitude, they will certainly experience much success. J. J. Dugdale concentrates on her serve. Above: Kari Bennett goes all out for Stacey Peters. Below right: The bench is a vital part of the game. Freshmen Centennial Lost Geneva Lost Wymore Southern Lost Wilber Lost Dorchester Won D.C. Aquinas Lost Friend Won Seward Lost Tri-County Lost Henderson Lost Seward St. Johns Lost 35 Defense It was a good year, said Coach Chuck Wergin. The Eagles had many key wins such as defeating rated Class C-2 schools Dorchester and Scribner, both of which made it to the State Tournament. Milford upset higher regarded Class B Superior and a tough Class C-1 opponent Sutton. The players did an excellent job of playing defense. We held our opponents to a 43 point per game average Wergin said. The Eagles relied on four returning seniors to lead the way to becoming the runner-up in the SNC Tournament and the North Bend Holiday Tournament. Milford was also the SNC East regular season champions. Coming back for the Eagles was Craig Shaw who earned State Class C-1 second team honors. Craig led the Eagles in scoring for the year. Losing returning starter Troy Martin for the year due to a football injury really hurt. But Kevin Dill played well in filling in said Coach Wergin. Finishing with a win-loss record of 16-6, most people would agree with Coach Wergin that it was a good year. The 1984-85 season closed out a career of one of the best basketball players ever to play at Milford High School, Craig Shaw. A starter for four years on the Eagle Varsity, Craig has developed the skills and ability to be recruited and play college basketball. In the future Craig would like to coach. Good Luck, Craig! 36 Kevin Dill leaps for the basket. Varsity: Second row: Coach C. Wergin, T. Martin, T. Meyer, K. Kremer, S. Peters, K. Dill, C. Shaw, C. Peters, Coach T. Muller, Coach T. Fitchner. First row: M. Ferris, S. Clark, D. Sorensen, B. Bargen, R. Dugdale, J. Stoa, St. Mg. K. TeSelle. VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL JV MHS OPPONENT OPPONENT MHS OPPONENT 42 32 Dorchester 59 33 Friend 64 25 44 43 Wahoo Neuman 32 62 45 41 Geneva 47 51 43 53 Centennial 49 44 36 59 David City 70 78 64 45 Wahoo 42 53 55 41 Tri-County 55 45 43 33 Wymore Southern 30 31 47 36 Hebron 43 28 31 30 Lincoln Christian 53 42 64 62 Superior 60 51 55 49 Wilber 70 50 47 45 Sutton 61 48 57 38 Tecumseh Holiday Tournament 60 55 Scribner 48 52 North Bend SNC Tournament 41 38 Wilber 58 45 Centennial 54 56 Sandy Creek Sub Districts 44 32 Wymore Southern 32 46 Wilber JV Eagles Above: Brent Bargen uses his touch. Left: Daryl Sorensen lets one fly. The Milford JV basketball team finished their season very strong, win- ning six of their last seven games, to cap a very successful season of eight wins and five losses. The keys to their suc- cesses was their ability to switch de- fenses and their good shooting per- centage of 43% as a team. Juniors Jay Stoa, Daryl Sorensen and Milt Ferris did an excellent job of leading the team and keeping the team competitive. Chad Peters was the lead- ing rebounder. The season was an excellent team effort and we continued to improve throughout the entire season, said Coach Tony Muller. Second row: Coach T. Muller, T. Piening, M. Minchow, B. Bargen, D. Stutzman, M. Thomas, Coach T. Fitchner. First row: M. Ferris, J. Stoa, D. Sorensen, C. Peters, S. Clark. FROSH OPPONENT MHS OPPONENT Centennial 37 35 David City 51 55 Dorchester 48 50 Tri County 45 64 Lincoln Christian 65 67 Seward 45 44 Fairbury 55 63 Seward St. John's 54 56 Columbus Lakeview 64 70 Wilber-Clatonia 45 40 3rd place trophy Top: D. Grove, B. Daake, T. Nespor, B. Bargen, V. Stauffer, Coach R. Fitchner Bottom: j. Conrad, D. Blazer, D. Stutzman, A. Seeley. Lady Eagles The varsity girls' basketball team had a frustrating 1984-85 season. The season started off well with a win over Dorchester, but for the next eleven games the season did not go as well until a 55-51 win over Tri-County. This year's team had an exceptional amount of talent which was unable to shine through with a schedule that included rated teams like Centennial, Seward and Wilbur. Two Eagle players, Mi- chelle Nobbman and Beth Saltzman, received conference honors at the season's end. Michelle made All-State Honorable Mention. Beth was chosen for Second Team All-Conference. Nine girls lettered this season. Six of those nine will return next year, and three of the six will be starters. These girls will give the basketball team a strong base to improve on from their experience this year. Right: Michelle Nobbman picks up a person with the shot. Above: Eagles Dori Roth and Lisa Tucker sandwich a Fillies gal for the ball. Varsity: Front row: L. Boesen, D. Roth, M. Nobbman, B. Saltzman, I. Tucker, A. Minchow. Back row: K. Dill, S. Huss, J. Reid, L. Bensen, M. Dreeszen, Coach D. Brettman. VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL JV MSH OPPONENT OPPONENT MHS OPPONENT 40 24 Dorchester 24 2 24 59 Fairbury 30 52 31 52 Friend 37 18 29 42 Geneva 26 31 24 50 Wilber-Clatonia 16 37 29 48 Centennial 28 46 25 51 Sutton 21 41 12 34 Southern 37 24 34 48 Seward 17 43 55 51 Tri-County 36 63 46 52 Hebron 18 31 42 50 David City 20 25 25 43 Techumseh 48 50 Lincoln Christian HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT 23 48 North Bend 38 56 Scribner CONFERENCE 25 41 Southern DISTRICTS 35 58 Wilber-Clatonia 42 Above: At least I hope an Eagle came up with the ball. Left: Kristin Hauder's stuck again! JV Eagles This year's JV season was not as disappointing as the Varsity's season. The )V team had a lot of potential. They showed off this potential with their first win against Dorchester. From there until the fourth game, the team remained on an upswing. But after, their upswing came down. The JV's worked very hard together and always attempted to work together during the games. From all the experience at- tained this year, it is hoped that we will have a strong base for JV's next year and more movement of some of the players up to the Varsity level. This year's Freshman team didn't have a winning record either, how- ever, it was their first year to play together. Coach Mannix said, I think that the players coming up have lots of potential and a good outlook for a better season. FROSH OPPONENT Centennial Dorchester Lincoln Christian Seward St. John's St. John's MHS OPP 26 28 21 23 10 35 15 37 10 43 18 43 Linn Boesen, you can pass me the ball, says Karen Dill. Back: H. Crumley, L. Boesen, K. Rediger, K. Bonner, T. Eberly, C. Mattox, K. Dill, Coach S. Mannix. Front: S. Huss, L. Cooper, M. Nootz, S. Henke, S. Dawson, ]. Dugdale, K. Hauder. Wrestling Varsity And JV Front: B. Shimeall, B. Ivins, T. Howard, L. Fiala, Second row: B. Gibson, T. Blair, T. Stutzman, T. Gregg, J. Fiala, B. Wehrs J Kness Back row: Coach L. Fichtner, ). Linder, B. Welsh, ). Flack, J. Roth, C. Bontrager, R. Buis, J. Pekarek, and S. Blair. DUALS SCOREBOARDS The Eagle Wrestlers for MILFORD OPPONENT 1984-85 did much better than Centennial 24 33 expected. There were seventeen Dorchester 30 36 members with three seniors - Tim Tri County 14 50 Blair, Todd Gregg and Todd Lincoln Christian 54 9 Stutzman. Their goal for this year was to take six to state and to place TOURNAMENTS PLACE TEAM PTS MEDALS in the top four at every meet. Friend Inv 6 56 4 These goals were almost achieved North Bend Inv 6 84 6 by sending five to state, which David City Aquinas Inv 6 68 5 were Brian, Jim, and the three Blue Valley Inv 4 95 8 seniors Tim, Todd and Todd. As Wilber Inv 6 56 Vi 4 Brian and Jim said, we had a good Milford Inv 3 103 8 season which peaked at the end of Conference 5 97 7 the year. Next year should be a Districts 4 105 5 very promising year with the return of most of the members of the team with lots of young talent to carry the team. 44 Left: Brickell, Brad, and Bill running halls. Below: State qualifiers Brian, Jim, Todd, Todd, and Tim show their winning smiles. Eagle golfers drive for new school records After a slow start, the Milford Eagle Golfers ended the 1985 season in style. The Eagles came out in first place at the Wymore Invitational with a score of 332 for 18 holes and 162 for nine holes — both new school records. Mike Minchow tied for medalist at the invite with a score of 80. Head Coach Chuck Wergin cited varsity players Dave Heckman and Mike Minchow as outstanding players. The assistant coach was Jo Kness. Student managers were Lisa Tucker and Angie Minchow. Mike Minchow putts for his par. Front Row: Coach Chuck Wergin, Troy Eberspacher, Brian Daake, Mike Minchow, Dave Heckman, Glenn Richards. Back Row: Todd Gregg, Jeff Pierce, T. ). Meyer, Mark Minchow, Stacey Peters. Not pictured: John Tucker, Dana Sperling, Myron Thomas. Please replace the ball marks, Glenn.' Mark Minchow putts for his birdie. Opponent Varsity Junior Varsity Geneva lost lost Tri County lost won Friend won won Geneva won won Friend won Wymore lost won Palmyra won won Seward lost won Tri County Invite — 6th Raider Invite — 1st Palmyra Invite — 5th Conference Invite — 4th Mike Minchow shows his opponent how to use a fairway wood. 47 Right: Sean Clark clears the bar in the high jump. Below: Kirk Kremer crosses the finish line. Far below: Kris Stoa comes in for a landing. Boys Track Doane Indoor 11th Wilbur Invitational 7th Eagle Booster Invitational Tie for 1st Centennial Invitational 3rd Sutton Invitational 5th Dorchester-Milford Dual 1st SNC 6th Districts 4th 48 Front Row: B. Bargen, K. Stoa, j. Kremer, J. Conrad, Q. Jordan, A. Seeley, B. Ivans. Second Row: Coach M. Hingst, V. Stauffer, R. Kirchoff, M Riley D Blaser, S. Meyer, B. Gibson, Coach T. Muller. Third Row: C. Wohlgemuth, K. Kremer, T. Martin, C. Shaw, S. Nichols, C. Bontrager, J. Flack. Fourth Row: T. Dawson, D. Blaser, D. Sperling, B. Welsh, J. Stoa, T. Kremer, S. Clark. Not Pictured: M. Crewdson, T. Howard, T. Nespor. Student Managers: K. McManus, D. Sorensen. Eagles see Improvement Great improvements in almost all aspects of our track team was how Head Boys Track Coach Marty Hingst summed up the 1985 season. Hingst attributed the team's improvement to the pace-setting seniors, who led the team through hard work that paid off at each meet. After each meet, the stat sheets showed that almost everyone improved, Hingst said. I guess the track team had a feeling of 'togetherness.' We have a lot of potential coming back next year, Hingst said. I think we can do just as well or even better. The Eagles' assistant coach was Tony Muller. Front Row: C. Mattox, H. Crumley, K. Dill, G. Covert, M. Nootz. Middle Row: S. Roth, M. Nobbman,). Kness, L Tucker, L. Hoggins, A. Minchow, k. Bennett. Back Row: T. Howard, C. Wolgemuth, student manager L Grove coach D Brettman. Not pictured: L. Boesen and S. Dawson. GIRLS TRACK Red Grovert Relays PLACE 2nd Wilber-Clatonia Inv. 3rd Milford Booster Inv. 3rd Centennial Inv. 6th Dorchester Dual 1st Sutton Inv. 7th Southern Nebraska Conference 5th C-2 Districts 5th STATE Johanna Kness Discus 4th 50 Shelly Roth and Michelle Nootz execute a smooth handoff in the 400m relay. Varsity qualifies five for State Qualifying five girls for state and having one of those girls place at state was the highlight of the season for coach Dwayne Brettman and his Lady Eagles. Led by Brettman and Assis- tant Coach Cindy Kostek, Jo- hanna Kness placed 4th in the discus in the State Track Meet at Omaha Burke. Linn Boesen, Lorna Hoggins, Shelly Roth, and Michelle Nootz ran the 400 meter relay after setting an Eagle record of 52.2 seconds at the District Track Meet. Nootz, a freshman, set a new school record of 12.7 seconds in the 100 meter dash earlier in the season. Having underclassmen placing consistantly at every meet gives us a good nucleus to build on next year, Brettman said. Track is the only sport with- out reserve players, Brettman said. Everyone is varsity and has a chance to letter. All 16 girls out for track this year made a contribution to the team and was able to letter. All the way to State Opposite page, above: Kirk Kremer gets ready to pass. Opposite page, below: Mr. Hingst and a cheerleader fire up the Eagles at a pep rally. Above left: Linn Boesen hands off to Lorna Hoggins. Above right: Mr. Brickell gives his state-bound wrestlers a pep talk. Left: )ohn Conrad demonstrates his style. Eagles at State FOOTBALL Milford 9 Neligh 7 Milford 6 Geneva 40 WRESTLING Brian Wehrs jim Fiala, Tim Blair, Todd Gregg, Todd Stutzman 5th Place GIRLS TRACK Johanna Kness Discus Linn Boesen, Lorna Hoggins, 4th Place Shelly Roth, Michelle Nootz 400 Meter Relay Michelle Nootz 200 Meter Dash BOYS TRACK John Conrad Craig Shaw, Kirk Kremer, 3200 Meter Run Jim Kremer, Tim Kremer 400 Meter Relay Kirk Kremer Long Jump Craig Shaw, Sean Clark High Jump 53 Cheerleaders show spirit Boys Basketball: Front: C. Leichty '85, D. Neujahr '85. Back: S. Rogge '85, C. Hauder '85, C. Haddad '85. Girls Sports: ). Carnes '88, J. Dugdale '88, T. Nowotny '87. The cheerleaders started with many fund raisers besides the little girls' cheerleading camp. For Homecoming this year the cheerleaders gave the senior football guys boxer shorts signed by all the cheerleaders and Ernie. Ernie, Dori Roth, our Eagles' mascot, helped show school spirit at games and pep rallies. The cheerleading squad graduat- ed six seniors who will be greatly missed. The sponsors were Mrs. Kessler, Miss Humlicek and Mr. Mannix. Scrambled or sunny side up? Pep rallies The villian — Jim Kremer — carries off helpless heroine Gwen Covert. Oh where is Dudly Doright when you need him! Above: Booster Club shows its support as the football team tries their best at the state playoffs. Left: Ernie — Dori Roth — showing her stuff. 55 Junior High: stars of the future The development of basic volleyball skills was the goal for both the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams during the 1984 season. Coached by Matt Brickell, the 7th graders had an exciting season. It was a year of learning, Brickell said. The girls really developed great skills that will boost their efforts next year. The 8th graders, coached by Mary Ells, worked on the basic skills and strategies. The hard work paid off with a 6-0 record. All players competed and contribut- ed in each match, Ells said. I feel the most positive factor is the promising future for these players. They are very skilled and competitively motivated. 8th Friend won St. John won Tri-County won Centennial won Seward won St. John won Lisa Rogge after the serve. Front row: L. Thole, M. Balltrip, W. Meehan, N. Roth, S. Anderson, L. Rogge, J. Smith, M. Thomas, J. Larmon, N. Gibson, S. Stutzman, L. Wentink, S. Bell. Middle row: S. Roth, T. Benson, K. Helter, M. Lab, G. Rediger, T. Eberly, student manager M. Kerchal, J. Stutzman, L. Boesen, T. Honeycutt, J. Bennett, K. Forst Back row: J. Erb, H. Hingst, K. Lawton, B. Barker, L. Grove, S. Nichols. Student managers: T. 7abka, j. Daake, T. Williams. 56 Front row:) Wendelin, j. Pekarek, T. Hayes, R. Burianek, K. Sorensen, S. Richardson. Middle row: Student Manager S. Shimeall. Back row: D. Swanson, M. Hanson, T. Havlat, M. Hostetler, D. Fiala, O. Utter, B. Goertzen, D. Smith, Coach Shimeall J. Wendelin and D. Smith practice takedowns. J.H. wrestling season is good The junior high wrestlers, coached by Mike Shi- meall, had a good season highlighted by the skills of eighth-graders David Fiala and Tom Havlat and seventh- grader Ojay Utter. Fiala went through the season unscored upon and had a 10-1 record. Havlat was undefeated with a 11-0 record. Utter came through with an 8-3 record. The team attended meets at Sandy Creek, Dorchester and Centennial. R. Burianek and B. Goertzen at practice. 57 Improvement is key for Jr. High Cagers The Junior High Boys Basket- ball team had a very successful year. Their main goal was to improve with every game. The outstanding players included Dave Fiala and Craig Shook, and the most improved players were Don Smith and Mike Roth. The highlight of the sea- son was when the team placed second in the Milford M Club Junior High Tournament. Over- all, the group's year was very successful in improving individ- ual skills and talents. 8th Grade, Front row: L. Miller, D. Blaser, T. Roth, M. Hostetler, G. Backes, K. Sorensen, J. Niehardt, Student Mgr. M. Hansen. Back row: T. Havlat, B. Goertzen, D. Fiala, T. Stutzman, R. Perkins, S. Lewis, D. Smith, Coach R. Huss. m 7th Grade, Back row: M. Roth, T. Hays, M. Roth, T. Chichoine, C. Shook, R. Nowotny, J. Mattox, Coach Anderson. Front row: E. Stowell, J. Wendt, J. Vance, B. Carpenter, C. Yeackley, E. Potter, J. Pekarek, J. Placek. Above right: Look at Craig go. Below right: Robbie Perkins reaches for the ball. 58 jr. High Tracksters display talent Back row: D. Swanson, S. Lewis, M. Hostetler, M. Hansen, C. Lorenz, D. Meyers, Coach Huss. Front row: T. Havlet, D. Smith, G. Backes, ). Neihardt, L. Miller, D. Blaser, M, Roth, K. Vondra. The boys' Junior High track team this year did well, though their group was little in number. They did, howev- er, have some quality perfor- mers. Chris Lorenz and Don Smith were outstanding tracksters who did a good job in leading the group. The most exciting part of the team's year was winning the Centennial dual at the begin- ning of the season. JR. HIGH TRACK SCOREBOARD Centennial Dual 1ST Mustang Inv. 3RD Centennial Inv. 6TH Conference 6TH Don Smith gives his best effort as he runs the relay. Scott Lewis gives it all he's got. 59 J.H. girls set a strong pace The girls' jr. high track team had an outstanding and success- ful year. Of the four meets they competed in, they were run- ner-up at conference and took third place at Raymond Central. The strongest event of the season was the 400 meter relay team which went undefeated. A few of the team goals were to win the conference track meet and improve the whole team and individuals. Coach Fichtner said the girls were a good group to work with. They had a positive attitude and would do anything for the team, he said. He feels the girls will be a strong addition to next year's varsity team. Front row: T. Williams, J. Stutzman, S. Nichols, T. Zabka, J. Daake, T. Eberly, G. Rcdiger, M. Kerchal. Second Row: T. Honeycutt, K. Forst, L. Havlat, T. Griffith, S. Bell, O. Fiedler, L. Grove. Third row: S. Anderson, N. Gibson, L. Thole, M. Bennett, M. Balltrip, L. Boesen, W. Meehan. Back Row: Coach Fichtner, J. Smith, H. Hingst, J. Erb, M. Lab, K. Lawton, B. Barker Above: jennifcr Smith clears the bar. Right: Jodi Erb soars through the air in the long jump. SCOREBOARD Centennial Dual 1st Raymond Central Invite 3rd Centennial Invite 1st SNC 2nd 60 The camera looks at J. H. t L_ I f 1 _ 77 M t= =1 n rxn Aoa ara rFr� D f f A LJ D D D D A A D A A 4 —• — -J D D l D Srt MISTOOK A ■ D) a r nuJl n 1(J71 - u 7 r n vTN v_7 n LSJ (¥ I ¥ i Lr A ns 7 (a WmmmlLWZ SNOIlVZINVOd J V taj(a ,.7®8f' -7' U y z j ;a 7(a c 'o: n n vv-T7i=77n iAnv 7n n n r n 7 n n r n V U a a Sr. High Band Possibly the Best year yet. Band members for 1984-85 were: First row: T. Meyer, J. Kremer, T. Howard, S. Henke, T. Eberspacher, L. Hoggins, M. Lauer, C. Leichty, S. Rogge, Director 15. Anderson, R. Stutzman, K. Bennett, B. Barker, N. Waring, H. Crumley, K. Dill, L. Cooper, C. Fosler, C. Wohlgemuth! 2nd row: C. Peters, D. Sorensen, T. Cunningham, M. Thomas, L. Fiala, R. Hueske,). Kness, D. Roth, C. Haddad, T. Fosler, J. Dugdale,). Carnes, K. Anderson, S. Whipple, K. Rediger, L. Boesen, T. Eberly, L. Hostetler, ). Stauffer, K. Kremer. Back row: J. Linder, C. Shaw, L. Benson, S. Peters, G. Miller, T. Martin, V. Stauffer, K. Dill, B. Bargen, G. Covert, K. Bonner, B. Saltzman,). Fiala, S. Huss, K. TeSelle, K. Kapke, D. Tyrrell, L. Grove, B. Shimeall, D. Grove. The Milford High Band had an excellent year. The members worked hard all year to earn their superior and excellent ratings. Band director Brian Anderson said, I think this year was possibly the best year yet for the band program at MHS. The kids really worked hard. The band earned ratings which included straight superiors at Nebraska marching and concert contests and an excellent rating at Worlds of Fun. All band members worked in fund-raising projects including several paper drives and a dance to raise money to enable them to attend the Festival of Bands at Worlds of Fun on April 13 and 14. There they performed and were judged by international judges and then played around in the amusement park. On April 14 the band had free time to do as they wished at the park before returning to Milford. The fund- raising monies paid for the chartered buses and for the motel rooms the band stayed in. A great time was had by all who participated. RATINGS: Grand Island Harvest of Harmony: Superior Hastings Melody Round-Up: Superior Worlds of Fun Festival of Bands: Excellent Districts: Superior 64 Upper Left: T. j. and Morris drum up spirit for the pep band. Middle Left: Even a paper drive can be fun with Dori and Brenda around. Lower Left: Mr. Anderson presents awards to Kevin and Stacey at Honors Night. Below: During the Homecoming Pep Rally, Kaye FINALLY puts her hot air to a worthwhile project. First Row: ). Dugdale, S. Dawson, S. Stender, T. Dawson, K. TeSelle, H. Gregg, K. Samuelson, K. Dill. Second Row: K. Kapke, L. Neihardt, T. Nowotny, K. Hauder, J. Robertus, M. Kahle, S. Huss, D. Bergstraesser, A. Knolmayer. Third Row: T. Howard, V. Roth, S. Yeackley, )• Wentink, B. Trease, B. Hageman, S. Welsch, C. Nickell, U. Vernon, S. Roth. Fourth Row: H. Gregg, T. Snover, T. Wendelin, J. Yeackley, T. Fisher, K. Sorensen, S. Huss, M. Thomas, P. Reil, T. Kremer, S. Blair, C. Brhel. Not pictured: J. Alfredson. Chorus has busy year The year held a variety of activities for the Senior High Chorus. Milford hosted the Southern Nebraska Music Clinic November 6, in which five other schools participated. For Homecoming, chorus members composed fight songs. Tom Dawson received a Superior rating for boys - medium solo at the District Music Contest. Sharon Blair, Chris Brhel, Sarah Dawson, J. J. Dugdale, Kellie Kapke, Angie Knolmayer, Theresa Kremer, Paula Reil, and Lisa Neihardt received a Superior in the Triple Trio Category. Chris Brhel was a runner-up for All State Music Camp. Accompanist was Mrs. Carolyn Peters. 66 Tom Dawson Front Row: H. Gregg, T. Nowotny, H. Gregg. Middle Row: S. Dawson, J. Dugdale, K. Kapke. Back Row: T. Wen- delin, L. Tucker, A. Knolmeyer, C. Brhel Front Row: K. Kapke, L. Neihardt, J. Dugdale, S. Dawson. Back Row: S. Welsh, T. Kremer, P. Reil, S. Blair, C. Brhel. 67 Front row: T. Williams, B. Barker, S. Bell, K. Lawton, S. Brhel, N. Roth, S. Anderson, H. Hingst. Middle row: J. Daake, S. Nichols, J. Bennett, L. Rogge, R. Wenger, J. Welsch, B. Rapp, j. Rich, O. Utter, J. Wenger, S. Stutzman, K. Helter, L. Wentink, K. Forst, T. Honeycutt, J. Larmon! Back Row: A. Hiebenthal, J. Stutzman, S. Kehm, N. Tieken, C. Patterson, T. Zabka, L. Thole, M. Bennett, B. Goertzen, T. Roth, M. Roth, D. Smith, J. Placek, L. Grove, M. Thomas, M. Lab, M. Hansen, G. Rediger, K. Vondra, C. Lauer. Standing: Mr. Anderson, K. Luebbe, K. Sorensen, D. Fiala Above: jill Larmon and Lisa Rogge live it up. Above right: Junior high stu- dents who participated in the small groups contests. Right: Junior High Jazz Band. Jr. High Band Chorus rates Superior! The Junior High Band and Chorus both had a successful year. The chorus attended an all-day vocal clinic at Wymore Southern High School. It was a highlight of the year for the chorus. Along with eight other schools, the chorus attended numerous rehearsals and ended the day with a mass choir and advanced choir concert. The Junior High Band started the year with a fine performance in October, and later attended competitions in Weeping Water and Crete. At Weeping Water the band received 10 Superiors and two Excel- lents. At Crete the band received 18 Superiors and 9 Excellents. Both competi- tions featured the Concert Band, the Jazz Band, Soloists and Small Groups. Both Mr. Anderson and Miss Humlicek felt that their groups were very positive to work with. Mr. Anderson said that the leadership of the eighth-graders was out- standing and will be a great asset to the Senior High Band next fall. Above left: Junior High Soloists. Left: Mr. Anderson congratulates Outstanding Junior High Band Member Brad Goertzen. Junior High Chorus: Front row: Teresa Wilson, Nichelle TeSelle, Rebecca Stender, Melissa Thomas, Sherie Brhel, Dawn Fiedler. Middle row: Miss Humlicek, Tam Benson, Stacy Nichols, Marcy Kerchal, Sheryl Kehm, John Wendelin, Tony Roth. Back row: Sally Roth, Janelle Daake, Patty Roth, Tricia Griffith, Mary Balltrip, Wendy Meehan, Jeannie Fiala. Not pictured: Lisa Havlat. 69 FFA: growing with America Milford FFA earns numerous awards Front row: T. Piening, ). Linder, J. Fiala, D. Sorensen, C. Miller, T. Eggerling, B. Wehrs, T. Piening, D. Ficke, S. Minchow, Mr. Wesley. Middle row: M. Roth, E. Riley, C. Roth,). Kremer, B. Welsh, K. TeSelle, D. Iordan, G. Cooper, T. Kehm, D. Havlat. Back row: D. Pekarek, T. Martens, Q. Iordan, L. Fiala, D. Fosler, S. Meyers, R. Kirchoff. Not pictured:). Alfredson, R. Keller, J. Roth, M. Roth, K. Shrauger, T. Stutzman, B. Trease, ). Roth, A. McCormick, J. Griffith, D. Stutzman, M. Riley, B. livins, J. Conrad, R. Buis, D. Blaser. It was a busy year for the Milford Future Farmers of America, with over 40 activities. Recreation included softball, basketball and volleyball, and the FFA won over 30 chapter and individual awards including all areas of livestock and crops. Other awards included four swine trophies, two range plant boards winning purple ribbons at the state fair and two tractor driving trophies. Four crop produc- tion plaques were won also. Ron Hansen speaks at the annual spring banquet, one of the year's highlights. FHA year busy, rewarding Standing: Vice President Mary Orr, President Karen Dill, Chantal Lauer and Kristin Hauder hold trays of delicious Historian Chris Wohlgemuth. Kneeling: Publicist Karla FHA home cooking. Samuelson, Secretary-Treasurer Kathy Smith This year the Milford Future Homemakers of America started their year with enthusiasm. One of the year's highlights was the District Convention at which Chris Wohlgemuth re- ceived a Gold. Chris Wohlgemuth, Chantal Lauer, Mary Orr, Karen Dill, Kathy Smith and Karla Samuel- son were accompanied by Cheryl Meyer, FHA sponsor, on a trip to Kansas City. The FHA'ers met with other members at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Near the end of the school year, FHA members treated the faculty to a breakfast. Front row: C. David, S. Yeackley, J. Wentink,). Stauffer, T. Fisher. Middle row: C. Wohlgemuth, K. Dill, K. Hauder, C. Lauer, M. Orr. Back row: Miss Meyer, R. Wenger, K. Smith, J. Stutzman, K. Samuelson. Not pictured: M. Hershberger, M. Bohac, V. Roth, R. Stutzman, K. Meeske, K. Steiner 71 Annual Staff 1984-85 Staff: 1st row: S. Roth, H. Crumley. 2nd row: G. Covert, K. Bennett. 3rd row: T. Meehan, R. Hueske, j. Robertus, S. Whipple, L. Grove, M. Kahle. Back row: Advisor Kay Landon, J. Pierce, C. Hauder, M. Minchow, Advisor Jenni Kessler. Sports: Darkroom: Copy: Layout: Photography: EDITORS: Jeff Pierce Rebecca Hueske Gwen Covert Laura Grove Tim Meehan Right: Shelly finds that sorting through pictures is a good opportunity to watch guys! 72 FBLA 1984-85 FBLA members were: 1st row: B. Welsh, D. Sperling, T. Blair, M. Minchow, S. Rogge, C. Leichty, Mrs. Slaby. 2nd row: M. Thomas, S. Peters, D. Roth, C. Haddad, U. Vernon, T. Howard. 3rd row: R. Dugdale, J. Pierce, D. Tyrrell, C. Hauder, L. Tucker, T. Fosler, B. Saltzman. 4th row: J. Kness, L. Benson, A. Minchow, j. Reid, K. Rose, T. Lawton, L. Hoggins. Back row: S. Huss, K. Sorensen, M. Lauer, T. Kremer, K. Bonner, K. Bennett, K. Rediger. The Milford FBLA had a very productive year due to the hard work of its 41 members. The Eagle chapter activities included present- ing Business-of-the-Month awards to local businesses, sponsoring a morning coffee break for town businessmen, and the annual Christmas party, held at Sally Rogge's house. The chapter sent 19 members to the State Leadership Conference in Omaha on April 11, 12, and 13. A special activity for the chapter was taking inventory at the Milford Supermarket. Sixteen members were involved in record- ing quantities of items from pork and beans to cereal to greeting cards. Ending highlights of the year were a softball game against FFA and a cookout. The officers were as follows: President: Stacey Peters Vice President: Christy Leichty Secretary: Darin Sperling Treasurer: Sally Rogge Reporter: Chris Haddad Parliamentarian: Dori Roth 73 Drama club: front row: D. Neujahr, T. Rosier, C. Leichty, T. Wendelin, K. Kapke, C. Haddad, K. Anderson, T. Eberly, D. Roth, )• Reid. Back row: C. Trease, J. Pierce, B. Shimeall, J. Robertus, M. Kahle, B. Jones, M. Lauer, L. Boesen, C. Huss, A. Knolmayer, S. Huss, K. Kremer, Mrs. Harlander Drama, speech teams have successful year It was a competitive and successful year for speech and drama under the direction of Mrs. Maureen Harlander. Dori Roth and Mike Kahle qualified for state speech competition. The speech team experienced growth at 13 members this year. The team received four superiors and one excellent at the conference speech tournament, and two superiors and five excellents at districts in Henderson. The drama team placed third at both conference and district competitions. Jeff Pierce was named best actor at districts. One Act team: Front row: C. Leichty, J. Pierce, D. Neujahr, M. Kahle, M. Lauer, ). Robertus. Back row: B. Shimeall, T. Foster, L. Boesen, M. Kerchal, T. Eberly Speech team: sitting: J. Pierce. Kneeling: B. Shimeall, C. Leichty. Standing: J. Robertus, M. Kahle, C. Haddad. Standing on bench: M. Lauer, D. Neujahr, T. Foster, D. Roth Above: Coach Bennet gives Christy Leichty some legal advice. Left: Sally Rogge rises to address the bench while team members look on. Below: 1985 Close-Up participants from Milford and Lexington pose for a photo with Senator J. James Exon. MHS students compete in Mock Trial For the third consecutive year, Milford Students participated in the Mock Trial competition. The competition allows students to participate in a trial situation with a real district judge. Members of the team were Christy Leichty, Mark Minchow, Bill Shimeall, Kirk Kremer, Darin Sperling, Cindy Hauder, Chris Haddad, Todd Gregg, Stacey Peters, Teresa Fosler, Lori Boesen and Sally Rogge. The team was coached by Brian Bennet. Sponsoring the team was Mike Shimeall. Close-Up gives an inside view Lori Boesen, Cindy Hauder and Bill Shimeall traveled to Washington, D.C. to learn about United States govern- ment. Highlights were meeting with top officials and attending a musical at the National Theatre. The students were accompanied by Roger Huss. 75 Spanish Club Top row: Lisa Tucker, Jody Reid, Dana Sperling, Dave Hill, Daryl Sorensen, Gary Cooper, and Michelle Burgess; 2nd row: Dee Neujahr, Michelle Nobbman, Tracy Lawton, Angie Minchow, Chris Nichol, Angie Knolmayer, Nancy Waring, and Tam Howard; Bottom row: Christy Leichty, Milt Ferris, Rick Dugdale, Bill Shimeall, Amy Backes, and Ursula Vernon. Rosalie Huss, Scott Huss, Mary Costello, Ursula Vernon, Kathy TeSelle, and Nancy Waring traveled to Mexico this summer. Milford Spanish Club was very active this year. They held their annual Fiesta de Navidad in December and all members participated in the Foreign Lan- guage Fair. Members receiving superior ratings in the Fair were; Dee Neujahr, Christy Leichty, Matt Young, and Kathy TeSelle. Juniors also received a superior on their name tags giant poster. Kathy TeSelle got the 1985 Foreign Language Scholarship and placed 1st in a 2-year comprehension exam, in which Michelle Burgess placed 2nd. Spanish Club members worked hard all year to raise money to help allay expenses of the four students that traveled to Mexico in the summer. The 10-day excursion to Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Mazatlan provided the students with an opportunity to try mexican cui- sine, to haggle in the market place, and to view the famous pyramids of the sun and the moon, the shrine of Guadalupe, and many other historical sites in the country of Mexico. Beat it! 76 Ring around the rosy. National Honor Society The purpose of National Honor Society is to honor MHS students for scholastic, service, citizenship and leadership devel- opment. New members were inducted at our annual dinner, they included Kari Bennett, Linn Boesen, Gwen Covert, Mike Min- chow, and Katha Rediger. NHS has had several quarterly meet- ings featuring Mark Kostek of UNL Track and Dr. Larry Bonner. The major service project of the year was the annual Honor's Con- vocation which was held in May. Back row, left to right: M. Shimeall, T. Lawton, B. Shimeall, L. Bensen, A. Minchow, M. Minchow, K. Bennett, G. Covert, L. Grove, L. Boesen. Middle row: C. Wohlgemuth, S. Peters, C. Leichty, T. Fosler, S. Rogge, L. Boesen, C. Haddad, K. TeSelle, B. Roth. Front row: . Fiala, M. Minchow, T. ). Meyer, R. Dugdale, D. Sperling. Not shown, K. Rediger. Mark Kostek and students from the University of Nebraska talks about being scholastic athletes. Senior members: Mark Min- chow, Lori Boesen, Darin Sper- ling, Kathy TeSelle, Stacey Pet- ers, Sally Rogge, and Christy Leichty. 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HOMECOMING ROYALTY Queen King Senior Attendant Senior Escort Junior Attendant junior Escort Sophomore Attendant Sophomore Escort Freshman Attendant Freshman Escort Christy Leichty Mark Minchow Tam Howard Craig Shaw Lisa Tucker Jim Kremer Kari Bennett Stacey Peters J. J. Dugdale T. J. Meyer Are you gonna be there? Above: Craig Shaw, Jim Kremer, Mark Minchow, Darin Sperling, Tim Blair, Todd Gregg, T. J. Meyer, Kris Stoa, and Stacey Peters. 80 Spirits soar for Homecoming. Purple Reign Rains on Royalty Purple Reign was this year's homecoming theme. Students and faculty celebrated Spirit week this year which consisted of Tacky Tourist Day, Inside Out Day, Top 'Em-n-Stomp 'Em Day, Nerd Day, and Purple Reign. When it rains it pours — this certainly held true this year, when it poured down on the homecoming game. The traditional Bonfire was on Thursday followed by a snake dance around town. The parade was held on Friday on main street where the football players showed off their boxershorts which were gifts from the cheerleaders. The week ended with a Homecoming victory over Wilber, 9-0. Jeff and Kirk show their spirit. Get fired up with Mr. Hingst. g-j 'Yep, I'll be there.1 Eagles going for 1. The Year Of Purple Reign Assemblies entertain Tanya Crevier shares a Pepsi with Dori Roth. Throughout the school year, students were treated to assemblies and visits from calligrapher Arthur Pearce and the United States Army Special Services. Pearce taught the art students his craft. Assemblies featured basketball whiz Tanya Cre- vier and hypnotist Saul Shafton. An Army Special Services Team showed students their special brand of survival skills. All of these Eagle extras provided a welcome break from the daily school routine, and were enjoyed by all. Tanya tells Michelle how to really use a hula hoop. Eagle royalty stands out Sweetheart candidates Jim Kremer and Teresa Fosler This year's Homecoming game was high- lighted by the crowning of Homecoming Royalty. Mark Minchow and Christy Leichty were chosen by the student body as King and Queen. The Sweetheart Dance saw Stacey Peters and Sally Rogge crowned as Sweetheart King and Queen. It was another excellent year for Eagle Royalty! Homecoming King Mark Minchow and Queen Christy Leichty Sweetheart King Stacey Peters and Queen Sally Rogge The Sweetheart King and Queen receive their crowns. 83 Drama Cast of Deadly Ernest : Front row — Christy Leichty, Kevin Dill, Bill Shimeall, Kellie Kapke. Second row — Jim Robertus, Chris Haddad, Sheryl Huss, Terri Wendelin, Kirk Kremer. Third row — Monique Lauer, Jeff Pierce, Marcy Kerchal, Dori Roth, Jodi Reed, Scott Huss. Bumpus is wild-eyed excited when Henry suddenly appears. Jodi Reed Dori Roth Bill Shimeall Mike Kahle Jim Robertus Kellie Kapke Christy Leichty Monique Lauer Terri Wendelin Jeff Pierce Marcy Kerchal Scott Huss Kirk Kremer Kevin Dill Sheryl Juss Chris Haddad Kim Anderson Lori Boesen Betty Jones Barry Trease Corey Trease Dalyan Jordan Ride Dugdale Clarissa Ernestine Henry Gilcrest Mr. Bumpus Sleepy Gladys Margie Aunt Ethel Aunt Stella C. E. Grimm Picnicker Picnicker Bum Ernie Sapper Jill Pumpkin Stage manager Lights Spotlight Crew member Crew member Crew member Prompter Pumpkin and Jill sadly discuss Henry's Misfortune Aunt Stella helps blind C. E. Grimm out. Clarissa and Ernestine look inquiringly about the living room. When Joe explains his calamity and why it is happening to him, no one can keep a straight face. Joe puts out Sidney, who has been struck by lightning. Bernie and Sarah seek an answer from their mother Rose. If this year's drama department had had a theme it would have been, When's Practice? because of all the scheduling conflicts. These conflicts, either personal or with other overlap- ping activities, caused many unorthodox and unproductive play practices causing our direc- tor, Mrs. Harlander, to get a bad case of the nerves. Even through all this the three-act comedy, Deadly Ernest , and the one-act contest comedy play, God's Favorite, were each a big success. In Deadly Ernest , the lead, Henry Gilcrest, thought that life was hopeless and made a rash decision to have himself disposed of by Ernest, a friend of a bum Henry met in the park. Then came a sudden and complete turnabout which gave Henry the will to live, but the deal had already been agreed upon. Since he did not know who Ernest was, he had to dodge all people named Ernest. As it turned out, there actually was no one named Ernest at all: it was just a scheme thought up by the bum in the park. In God's Favorite , the lead, Joseph Benjamin, was visited by a messenger who told him that his faith was being tested by God. Joseph was put through a battery of tests including illness, the loss of his business, and his son going blind. Joseph endured, though, and passed the test to once again have his family and health restored. Cast Christy Leichty Dee Neujahr Jeff Pierce Mike Kahle Jim Robertus Monique Lauer Teresa Fosler of God's Favorite Bernie Benjamin Sarah Benjamin Joseph Benjamin Sidney Lipton David Benjamin Rose Benjamin Prompter Sound affects The preparation before a play isn't all fun and games. Just ask Jeff Pierce! Athletic Banquet '85 Girls' Basketball Outstanding Offensive Player Michelle Nobbman and Outstanding Defensive Player Beth Saltzman Outstanding Offensive Football Players Jim Kremer and Craig Shaw; Outstand- ing Defensive Football Player Kirk Kremer. The wrestlers receive their awards. Outstanding Wrestlers: Todd Stutzman and Brian Wehrs. Most Initial Takedowns: Brian Wehrs. Most Improved Wrestlers: Jim Fiala and Todd Gregg. 100 Point Club Members: Brian Wehrs, Jim Fiala, Todd Stutzman, Tim Blair and Todd Gregg. 86 Academic Athletes Lori Boesen and Stacey Peters. 1984 Outstanding Boys' Trakster Craig Shaw Outstanding Golfer Dave Heckman Boys' Basketball Outstanding Defensive Player Stacey Peters and Outstanding Offensive Player Craig Shaw Most Valuable Volleyball Players Diane Tyrrell and Johanna Kness, and Most Improved Player Shelly Roth (center) Not Pictured: 1984 Outstanding Girls' Trackster Caroline Hoggins 87 Honors Night puts students Outstanding Jr. High Choir Member Teresa Wilson Outstanding Freshman Choir Member J. J. Dugdale Outstanding Sophomore Choir member Chris Brhel Outstanding Junior Choir Member Outstanding Senior Choir Member Choir Achievement Letters Marine Band Award John Philip Sousa Award Instrumental Music Service Award Outstanding Jr. High Band Student Senior First Chair Awards Bausch and Lomb Science Award Outstanding Math Student Outstanding Social Studies Student Outstanding Senior English Student Mock Trial Competition Awards Outstanding Art Student Most Improved Art Student Tom Dawson Lisa Neihardt Chris Brhel Sarah Dawson J. J. Dugdale Kellie Kapke Stacey Peters Teresa Fosler Christy Leichty Sally Rogge Brad Goertzen Beth Saltzman Lori Boesen Jim Kremer T. J. Meyer Laura Grove Stacey Peters Stacey Peters Kathy TeSelle Christy Leichty, Bill Shimeall, Lori Boesen, Todd Gregg, Teresa Fosler, Chris Haddad, Cyndi Hauder, Kirk Kremer, Mark Minchow, Stacey Peters, Sally Rogge, Darin Sperling Monte Kerchal Craig Wohlgemuth in spotlight Outstanding Student Athletes Lori Boesen Stacey Peters Boys and Girls State Awards Cyndi Hauder Mark Minchow Bereuter Institute Awards Christy Leichty Bill Shimeall Washington Close-Up Awards Cyndi Hauder Lori Boesen Bill Shimeall Outstanding Home Ed Student Mary Orr SEARCH State Award Chris Wohlgemuth Outstanding Vo Ag I Student Larry Fiala Outstanding Vo Ag II Student Terry Piening Outstanding Vo Ag III Student Jim Fiala Outstanding Vo Ag IV Student Troy Piening Spanish Achievement Award 1st Kathy TeSelle Spanish Achievement Award 2nd Michelle Burgess Student Council Award Christy Leichty Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation Award Best Actor Best Actress Most Promising Actor Most Promising Actress Best Actor at Districts State Speech Qualifiers Bill Shimeall Bill Shimeall Christy Leichty Mike Kahle Monique Lauer Jeff Pierce Mike Kahle Dori Roth Most Active Speech Members Outstanding FBLA Member Outstanding New FBLA Member Christy Leichty Bill Shimeall Chris Haddad Kari Bennett Blue Lagoon is prom theme Awesome was the term the seniors used to describe the an- nual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom given in their honor April 20. The juniors chose Blue La- goon as their theme. Dividing the gymnasium in half, they deco- rated the dance area in an under- water motif complete with sunk- en ship, treasure chests, creatures of the deep and phosphorescent fish. Music was provided by the group Teez. The sophomore waiters and waitresses were Sean Clark, Shelly Roth, Tim Kremer, Linn Boesen, Mike Minchow, Katha Rediger, Chad Peters, Roxi Stutzman, Jered Roth, Tammy Nowotny, Bill Welsh and Gwen Covert. Some of the menu items were Lagoon Leaves, Golden Pearls, Spud Boats, Smoked Hun- ter's Delight, Gilligan's Gobblers, Island Puffs Sea Spread and Win- tery Waves. Above: The senior girls in their beautiful gowns. 90 A I Above: The sophomore servers serenade the diners. Above: Jim and Dori read the wills. Almost there! Seniors go through the motions of the final graduation practice. Valedictorian Kathy TeSelle Class of '85 graduates 35 The senior girls choir members perform one last time. Right to left: Diane Tyrrell, Brenda Barker, Christy Leichty, Dori Roth, Chris Haddad, Beth Saltzman 93 Baccalaureate and commencement — it's the time when the future looks us squarely in the face and demands that we do likewise. At the same time we feel the tug of the past reminding us of the infinite number of friends, teachers and experi- ences that have combined with our individual selves to make us what we are. Life looms before us like a vast universe. The one thing that is permanent in our lives is change, and it is up to each of us to make change our ally. Let us arm ourselves with experience and make our futures what we want them to be! Motto — I shall pass this way but once; any good I can do, any kindness I can show, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again. Flower — Red, white roses Colors — White, purple Class officers — T. J. Meyer, President; Jim Kremer, Vice President; Teresa Fosler, Secretary; Lori Boesen, Treasurer Sally Rogge receives her diploma and a handshake from Board of Education Vice President Larry Meyer. Looking back at memories Memories in the making pass right before your eyes. As time goes by, high school days seem just another part of your changing lifestyle. But as the years pass, the memories become more precious. Long sought-after school spirit returned to Milford High School during the 1984-85 school year. Who could forget the “Little Guys from Milford on the football field? Remember Purple Reign? Were you at the school watching Deadly Earnest? Did you get hypnotized at the school assembly? Did you play in the Intramural MHS Badminton Tournament? Were you at the graduation ceremony cheering the graduates on into their new lives? 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