Nebraska City High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Nebraska City, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1983 volume:

Pioneer 1982-83 Nebr. City High School Introduction 1 Touring classrooms Kathy DeVorss concentrates on Journalism. Mike Koberstein gets creative in art. Cathy Sweeney and Laurie DuBois take time of to help In office. Jonna Simms and Gretchen Finke pet kitten In P and A. 2 Introduction CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: Julie Howell and Laurie Hellerich busy studying the newspaper during study hall. Terry Womochil and Kris Gottula hard at work doing Practical English. Allison Luppen reads her shorthand. Laura Cunningham solves problems In advanced algebra. Luann Baucke spacing off. Introduction 3 Tour continued. Above: Kristie. So your brother forgot you again! Below: Hey, Mr. McNeilly! There’s nothing under here. Lower left: Hey Pierce! What is this here thing called?? Upper left: Too much eggnog! 4 Introduction Homecoming Rules Homecoming was held October 1 after an exciting and extremely enthusiastic week full of events. Monday started off the week in many ways but was also the first of the spirit days. Punk Rock Day was first with 50’s, Nerd, Toga, hat, tie, and shades, and purple and gold days following. The Seniors held the overall best record even after an extreme loss to the teachers on Nerd Day. Thursday night contained one of the main events with a downtown pep rally being held. Without the help of the weather, spirits were still high. Friday was the grand finale holding both the parade and a totally awesome 14-7 victory over the Blair Bears. This was also a great accomplishment for the football guys since it was the first homecoming victory since 1978. Overall, it was a totally tubular homecoming. 6 Homecoming “Totally Awesome!” Opposite page; Top: King and Queen, Kelly Kreifels and Miriam Speckhardt. Opposite page: bottom Homecoming Candidates from left to right: N. Burns, C. Orton, G. Finke, D. Clymens. K. Heubauer, K McGinnis. King and Queen, Kelly Kreifels and Miriam Speckhardt, J. Simms. J. Dawson. R. Schreiner. D. Heng. K Prouty, R Roumph. Top: Students show enthusiasm at the downtown pep rally Miriam Speckhardt gets involved in Toga Day. Bottom right: DECA club relates to some heavy parade equipment! Homecoming 7 4 Looks good! Huh, Christy? Above Left: Kelly and Deb show that Pioneer Spirit! Above Right: Dave Hemphill gets caught with his fly down on Nerd Day! Bottom: Junior girls show their talent at poster making during the Homecoming Week! 8 Homecoming FFA and FHA Sweetheart Dance 1982-1983 Once again, the annual FFA-FHA Sweetheart Dance was cancelled due to snow. However, on February 25, two KFRX D.J.’s from Lincoln provided music for a very successful dance. Last year’s King and Queen, Kent McGinnis and Kris Prouty, crowned the 1983 King and Queen, Louis Wurtele and Wendy Harger. Both clubs, FFA and FHA, sold advanced tickets to the dance to take care of the majority of the dance expenses. Top left: 19821983 Royalty: Wendy Harger and Louis Wurtele. Candidates (left to right): Deborah Hall. Scott Griepenstroh. Kelly Marunda. Brad Schreiter, Queen Wendy Harger, King Louis Wurtele. Susan Neumann. Jeff Rowen, Lori Brass, and Lyle Babcock Sweetheart Dance 9 G r e t c h e n a n d C 0 r e y r e 1 9 n o v e r h 0 1 i d a y Gretchen Finke and Corey Orton were crowned queen and king of the December 11 Holiday Dance by the 1981 queen and king, Kathy Neumann and Lance Bruening. They were voted on by the student body prior to the dance. The sophomore class, advised by teachers Sheryl Gundlach and Julie Irvin, sponsored the event. It was the first year the sophomores had been in charge of the dance, which was previously sponsored by FBLA and the yearbook staff. The dance was held in the gym, which was decorated with lighted Christmas trees, red bells, and a large wreath. Music was provided by Baracade, a sound system featuring sophomore disc jockeys Frank and Harold Speck-hardt. Miss Irvin praised the sophomores’ efforts, “I think the kids did a really good job. It was new to them, but they still managed to make, the dance a success.” LEFT: The Queen and King enjoy their spotlight dance. BELOW: Senior candidates, Back row left to right: Jon Dawson, Jona Simms, Dan Heng, Kim Neubauer, Kent McGinnis, Norma Burns, Roger Roumpf, and Kris Prouty. In front: Corey Orton and Gretchen Finke. 10 Holiday TOP: Sophomore attendants Lee DuBois and Denise Shane. ABOVE: Junior attendants Brian Popelka and Cindy Royal. ABOVE: Students dance to the sound of “Baracade. ” ABOVE: Sophomore attendants Steve Pierce and Tracy Miller. LEFT: Junior attendants Ryan Kennell and Holly Lima. Holiday 11 Fun Night 1983 Above 1983 King and Queen, John Davis and Kim Neubauer. Below Celt): Shelly Easter and Paul Bruenlng enjoy the carnival. (Right): Cindy Royal and Deb Hall starting oti “Arabian Nights” at the carnival. Fun Night 1983, under the organization of the NCHS Student Council and the help of the National Honor Society and Journalism class, was more successful than ever before. Student Council started the night off with a fun-filled carnival for all in the high school gym, catered by “Kid Stuff Other Things of Lincoln Co.” Following the carnival was the big event. Congratulations to the National Honor Society for a super job organizing and presenting the stage show. Thanks to Gretchen Finke, Rhonda Schreiner, Kelly Kreifels and John Nebelsick; our own M.C.’s for the night; everything ran smoothly and was very entertaining. Prizes for the night were awarded: 1st place - Lab 84, 2nd place - DECA, 3rd place - FCA Boys, and 4th place - Senior Girls. Following the stage show, the Journalism class sponsored the “Arabian Nights” dance. Music was provided by Sound Express. John Davis and Kim Neubauer were crowned king and queen by last year’s royalty, Mitch Martineau and Mary Thiesfeld. Other candidates were Norma Burns, Jonna Simms, Kris Prouty, Rhonda Schreiner, Daryl Steinman, Roger Roumpf, Dan Heng and John Nebelsick. Thanks to all who were involved and helped in any way. Special thanks to all the club advisors and sponsors; Mr. Abernathy, Ms. Wilken, Mr. Fischer, Mr. Curtis and, Ms. Kaye. Above (left): Our own homely ” M.C. , Rhonda Schreiner, Kelly Kreifels and Gretchen Finke. (Right): Swing choir performs “Commercials. ” Below (left): Brian Popelka and gang captivate the audience: (Right): DECA skit starring Norma Burns and 4Julio Rodriguez. ’ Upper Left: Larry Com and Mrs. Nancy Wurtele prepare to test their skill at the carnival. Upper Right: Becky Fusselman works her booth at the carnival. Left: Rick Nelson shows off his singing ability. Above: John Nebelsick, Kelly Kreifels, Rhonda Schreiner, and Gretchen Finke show their true Inner being while M.C.Ing the stage show. Next Page Upper Left: Kelly Marunda and Kim Kleveland pause from their busy activity at the ring toss. Upper Right: Ted Bonebrake, John Hofer, Rex Weldon, and Keven Kamalleh compete against each other In our first annual twit contest. Middle: John Nebelsick, Rhonda Schreiner. Kelly Kreifels, and Gretchen Finke entertain between acts. Lower Right: A group of Jr. s and Sr. '$ patiently await the time. Fun Night 15 PROM SPRUNG WITHOUT SPRING PROM weather is usually spring weather. However, that was not the case this year. April 9th was cold and damp. But, inside the gym, spring was in full bloom. “Just You and I” was this year’s theme chosen by the Juniors with various pastels serving as the colors. Music was provided by “Straight Shot.” After a fun filled week of decorating, the Juniors presented their PROM with pride. Most prom goers enjoyed a fine meal, the grand march at the dance, and a breakfast put on by Junior parents. Other enjoyable PROM festivities followed thereafter. Everyone seemed to have a very memorable time, even those who ended up stuck in a mud packed van. 16 Prom DECORATING: Time consuming but worth it! Opposite page, top right: Brian Popelka. Kae Lynn Horstman, and Steve Broers do some serious PROM decorating. Bottom: Jeff Rowen and Dave Hemphill put their hands to good use. Top left: Cindy Royal and Ted Bonebrake swiftly staple streamers. Top right: Steve Broers gets high”. Bottom left: The PROM band Straight Shot performs at the dance. Bottom right: Lyle Babcock takes a break away from his decorating duties. Prom 17 Many thanks are In order to all the people who helped with Prom. Especially parents, sponsors, and sophomore servers. Servers were Sheila Brott, Natasha Bosley, Cindy Newburn, and Jodi Hauptman. Top left: Neal Nlebrugge enjoys the Grand March while his date Lon Brass seems somewhat confused. Top middle: Scott Grlepenstroh smiles for the camera. Top right: Mr. Runkles and wife keep a watchful eye out for all prominent punch splkers. Middle left: Jon Dawson and Jonna Simms take in Prom In style. Middle center: Traci and Lyle show their partying pride. Middle right: Ronnie Schalk and Julie Howell take time out for a couples snapshot. Bottom left: Seniors Norma Burns and Cathy Sweeney play the dynamic duo. Bottom center: Young love . . LeAnn Kunz and John Nebelsick. 18 Prom Just you and I Top left: Cindy Newborn and Jodi Hauptman prepare to serve for prom. Below left: Seniors, Cathy O'Flaherty, Sue Schmidt, Monica Rakes, and Carol Lechner tux out at prom. Below: Randy Walters. Wendelln Bassinger. Kris Prouty, Roger Roumpf, and Dan Heng relate to some heavy dancing. Bottom left: Junior guys, Mark Marcotte, Paul Bruening, Ryan Kennell, and David Hemphill line up for a snapshot. Bottom right: Daryl Steinman keeps an eye on things. Prom 19 “Godspell”, the Fall’s Musical. Godspetl, a contemporary and showy musical adapted from the Gospel of St. Matthew, opened this fall at NCHS with News Press reviews describing it as “Bright and Enthusiastic”. Different from musicals presented in the past it required ten cast members as opposed to a larger number and it involved the audience much more than before. Enthusiasm was evident throughout the show with the hope of saving the people, levity in portrayal of Jesus’ many parables, and finally the scene at the cross. The final scene was probably the most lasting as Christ’s death evoked tears from each audience. Each player was brought to life with bright costumes and grease paint to make them hippy-clowns. The music was contemporary and breezy such as the selection “Day by Day”, the show’s theme. A six-person band was largely responsible for the musical success of the show along with the music director, Tom Farrell. The theatrical success was due to director Chris Dietz. The fall’s musical, a success, an experience. It will be remembered for its laughs and for the tears. By all those involved, satisfaction at a job well done will be remembered. Opposite page: The cast of “Godspell” takes time out for a picture during one of the many night practices in preparing for the awaited opening night. Bottom row; John Davis, second row; left to right, Bonnie Anderson. Lori Symonsbergen. Sally Yost. Joan Griepenstroh, Sarah Vann, third row; Todd Liesenfeld. John Hofer, Rex Weldon. Dave Hemphill. James Cooper, top row; Phil Lutz. Bottom, this page. The entire cast reenters after the Prologue in full and bright costume to sing “When Wilt Thou Save the People” and to quickly liven the mood of the show. Front row, left to right, Sarah Vann, Bonnie Anderson, John Hofer, Lori Symonsbergen, Sally Yost. Second row; James Cooper, Rex Weldon, John Davis, Joan Griepenstrah. Dave Hemphill. Photo, center; left. Tom Farrell, and right, Chris Dietz, smile happily and look hopeful as the long-worked for, long awaited opening night draws near. CAST John Hofer - Jesus Dave Hemphill - Judas John the Baptist PLAYERS Bonnie Anderson James Cooper John Davis Joan Griepenstroh Lori Symonsbergen Sarah Vann Rex Weldon Sally Yost Fall Musical 21 John Hofer, (left), (Jesus), and (left to questioning Jesus about Roman taxes right), John Davis, Joan Griepenstrah, and vital commandments, and James Cooper portray Pharisees Sally Yost tells the story of a rich man ’� obsession with worldly goods and his doom while Bonnie Anderson, (left) and Sarah Vann, (right) pantomime her words. Ted Bonebrake, guitarist for the band of GODSPELL, practices during a rehearsal. The cast of GODSPELL diligently rehearses choral Vann. Lori Symonsberger, and Center - John Davis music for the show, (left to right), Bonnie Anderson. and Rex Weldon. Sally Yost, Tom Farrell, Joan Griepenstrah, Sarah Thank-You!! Directors - Chris Dietz and Tom Lights - Linda Ganzel, Lori Farrell; Student Directors - Phil Brass, Dave Gebers, Allison Lutz, Todd Liesenfeld; Nancy Luppen Wurtele and Art III KMA radio Makeup • Shelly Stephens High School Maintenance Band • Mrs. Nienkamp, Meri Nein- Shop - Dave Dietz kamp, Jim Rowe, Ted Bonebrake, Janna Hemphill Greg Conz - Tickets Chairman 22 Fall Musical Spring play: Neil Simon’s “Fools” Left to right : Slovitch. (Jodi Hauptman), Mishkin. (Deb Hail). These cast members of ‘Tools” are discussing Leons rival Leon Tolchinsky, (Phil Lutz), and Yenchna, (Kim Kleveland). count Gregor, for the hand of the young Sophia. Neil Simon success The spring play this year was Neil Simon’s “Fools” and it was definitely a humorous event. Vicki Wilken hung up her track shoes and directed this play. Overall it was a real success. The play was set in the late 1800’s in a village in Russia by the name of Kulenchikov. All the citizens of the village are cursed with stupidity. The curse is broken, a romance takes place, and a point is made all in typical Neil Simon fashion creating continuous laughs for the audience. The characters were schoolmaster Leon Tolchinsky, (Phil Lutz); Sophia Zubritsky, (Sarah Vann); Dr. Nikolai Zubritsky, (John Hofer); Mrs. Lenya Zubtitsky, (Bonnie Anderson); Count Gregor Yousekevitch, (Rex Weldon); postwoman Mishkin, (Deb Hall); baker Slovitch, (Jodi Hauptman); vendor Yenchna, (Kim Kleveland), Snetsky, the sheep-loser, (Diane Clymens); and Magistrate, (Dave Gebers). The show ran two nights and took approximately a month to prepare. A special thanks should be given to director, Vicki Wilken, who made the show a success, and student director, Sally Yost, who did all the odd jobs. Also thanks to the lighting crew, the makeup crew, ticket crew, publicity director, Chris Dietz, Comm. II, Linda Ganzel, (for her program artwork), and all the crews involved and all the people who helped make the show a real success. Finally a thanks goes to the cast and to all the people who came to see the show. Spring Play 23 - Starring - PHIL LUTZ - as “LEON TOLCHINSKY” SARAH VANN - as “SOPHIA ZUBRITSKY” JOHN HOFER - as “DR. ZUBRITSKY” BONNIE ANDERSON - as “LENYA ZUBRITSKY” REX WELDON - as “COUNT GREGOR” JODI HAUPTMAN - as “SLOVITCH” KIM KLEVELAND - as “YENCHNA” DIANE CLYMENS - as “SNETSKY” DEB HALL - as “MISHKIN” DAVE GEBERS - as “MAGISTRATE” DIRECTED - by - VICKI WILKEN -STUDENT DIRECTOR - - SALLY YOST- UPPER LEFT: Leon Tolchinsky, (Phil Lutz) is calling to Sophia Zubritsky, (Sarah Vann). The couple played romantic roles in the spring play Fools”. Sarah was the year's Best Actress and Phil was Best Supporting Actor LOWER LEFT: Artwork courtesy of Linda Ganzel. Left to Right: Kim Kiev eland, Diane Clymens, Jodi Hauptman, Deb Hall. John Hofer, and Bonnie Anderson. In back Is Phil Lutz. UPPER LEFT: Leon Tolchinsky. (Phil Lutz), and Count Gregor. (Rex Weldon), encounter one another and argue over the hand of the beautiful Sophia Zubrltsky, (Sarah Vann). ABOVE: The Magistrate. (Dave Gebers. left), gets dressed after a visit to Dr.Zubrltsky. (John Hofer. right). BELOW: Dr. Zubrltsky. (John Hofer. center), tells Leon Tolchinsky. (Phil Lutz, right), about the curse of Kulyenchikov while Mrs. Zubrltsky, (Bonnie Anderson, left), sits by and listens. One-act play “Games” C st of Games ; left to right; front row; Pam Lutz, Doreen Davis, Bonnie Anderson, Susan Neumann, Vicki Wilken -Director, Sarah Vann, Miriam Graham. Teresa Hollens, and Janene Chamberlain. Second Row; Phil Lutz, Terri Cunningham, John Hofer, Todd Llesenfeld, Ted Bonebrake, Jerry Wurtele, and Brian Popelka. Finders keepers, losers weepers!” whines Peggy, (Sarah Vann), left, to Johnny, (John Hofer), right, who has lost his quarter and now wants It back. The two acted out this scene for this year's one-act play Games” which received runner-up at District Contest. Left to Right: Meg, (Bonnie Anderson); Patricia, (Terri Cunningham); Liz, (Miriam Graham); and Julia, (Pam Lutz), reminisce about their not-so-wonderful past while on the other side of the stage, players act out these memories. 26 Games Runner-up at district contest ABOVE: Left to Right: Danny, (Phil Lutz); Peggy, (Sarah Vann); Julie (Teresa Hollens); Johnny, (John Hofer); Betty, (Doreen Davis); and Patty, (Susan Neumann). Here, Danny is accusing Johnny of cheating at “Hide and Go Seek . The girls, (knowing Johnny cheated), stick up for Johnny to teach Danny a lesson, not at all enhancing Johnny's already feminine image. BELOW: Front row; left to right; Sandy, (Janene Chamberlain); Peggy, (Sarah Vann); Betty, (Doreen Davis); Patty, (Susan Neumann); and Julie, (Teresa Hollens). Back Row; Richie, (Jerry Wurtele), Danny , (Phil Lutz); Paul, (Todd Liesenfeld); Jimmy, (Ted Bonebrake); Johnny, (John Hofer); and Stevie, (Brian Popelka). The group acted out memories of four other characters acting at the same time on the opposite side of the stage. “Games” This year’s One-Act play was entitled “Games”. The cast was this year’s Communications II class, and rehearsals were held during classtime. The class and director Vicki Wilken went to Conference Contest in Omaha and hosted the District Contest. The group received a superior, missing first place by three points. The cast consisted of Bonnie Anderson as Meg; Ted Bonebrake as Jimmy; Janene Chamberlain as Sandy; Terri Cunningham as Patricia; Doreen Davis as Betty; Miriam Graham as Liz; Teresa Hollens as Julie; Todd Liesenfeld as Paul; Pam Lutz as Julia; Phil Lutz as Danny; Susan Neumann as Patty; Brian Popelka as Stevie; Sarah Vann as Peggy; and Jerry Wurtele as Richie. Much effort was put into this year’s one-act play. This year they earned District runner-up. Hopefully next year they’ll go to State. Games 27 The boys of “Games”, this year’s one-act play, include Johnny, Richie, (Jerry Wurtele), Danny, (Phil Lutz), Paul, (Todd (John Hofer), far right. Left to right; Stevie. (Brian Popelka), Llesenfeld), Jimmy, and (Ted Bonebrake). 28 Games First Row, Left to Right; Teresa Hollens, John Hofer, Phil Jerry Wurtele, and Brian Popelka. Third Row; Todd Lutz, and Janene Chamberlain. Second Row; Ted Bonebrake, Llesenfeld, Sarah Vann, and Susan Neumann. Comm. II - a busy year! This year’s Communications II class had a busy year. The activities included doing reader’s theatre, teaching class for a day, painting the mini-stage, speech contest, one-act play, building the set for “Fools” and doing a “Comm. II” Carnival for Hayward Elementary school. Members of the class were Bonnie Anderson, Ted Bonebrake, Janene Chamberlain, Terri Cunningham, Doreen Davis, Miriam Graham, John Hofer, Teresa Hollens, Todd Liesen-feld, Pam Lutz, Susan Neumann, Brian Popelka, Sarah Vann, and Jerry Wurtele. Miss Wilken was the instructor. Everyone gained a little creativity, a lot of confidence and a lot of fun. UPPER LEFT: The Great Barlonzo. (Brian Popelka). and his beautiful assistant Jenny. (Jerry Wurtele). In the Comm. II Carnival. CENTER RIGHT: Teresa Hollens works on the “Fools set during Comm. II. LOWER LEFT: Cookie Monster. (Sarah Vann), asks Tarzan (Todd Liesenfeld). and his friend George. (Ted Bonebrake). for directions back to Sesame Street In the Comm. II Carnival. LOWER LEFT: Jerry Wurtele. (left), and Miriam Graham, (right), work diligently on the set for “Fools”, the spring play by Nell Simon. Speech: a year for experience Susan takes commercials to state It was a year for gaining experience on the Nebraska City Speech Team. The team was made up of almost all new members with few returning members. All in all, it was a positive and successful year. Returning members from past years included Ted Bonebrake, Doreen Davis, Deb Hall, and Phil Lutz. New members included Bonnie Anderson, Janene Chamberlain, Terri Cunningham, Peggy Fitzgerald, Miriam Graham, John Hofer, Teresa Hoilens, Todd Liesenfeld, Pam Lutz, Susan Neumann, Brian Popelka, Sarah Vann, and Jerry Wurtele. At each of the first three contests Nebraska City was represented by a full team. The team participated in a total of four contests over the season; Nebraska City Invitational, Eastern Midlands Conference Speech Contest, District Speech Contest. Susan Neumann qualified for the State Speech Contest held this year in April at Kearney. Individual awards weren’t many but definitely worth listing. At the first contest held here at home Miriam Graham placed fifth in Oral Interpretation of Humorous Prose with a selection entitled “Loneliness” by Erma Bombeck. The team placed third as a whole. At Conference, held in Elkhorn, Miriam placed second in Oral Interpretation of Humorous Prose with the same selection. Phil Lutz also placed second at Elkhorn in Extemporaneous Speaking. The team placed fourth. At District Speech Contest in Beatrice Susan Neumann placed second, received a superior, and qualified for State speech contest by dancing and singing familiar jingles in Entertainment Speaking with her topic of Commercials” and how they relate to us. Others, receiving superiors, were Sarah Vann, Todd Liesenfeld, and the (OID) Oral Interpretation of Drama trio. Sarah was in Oral Interpretation of Poetry and her topic was “Failure”. Todd Liesenfeld received his superior in Entertainment Speaking with the topic of “Speech Contest.” The OID was composed of Ted Bonebrake, (as Norman), Phil Lutz, (as Andy), and Sarah Vann, (as Sophie), performing a cutting from Neil Simon’s “Star Spangled Girl”. The trio also received a third ranking at that contest. The team received third, missing runner-up by one point. State Speech was held in Kearney April 8 and 9. Although Susan Neumann was the only qualifier, several other team members went along for moral support. All who went along had a lot of fun watching speeches, shopping, and socializing. This year’s team gained experience. Next year’s team will then hopefully be made up of veteran members and make for an outstanding team. I drink Dr. Pepper and I’m proud. I'm part of an original crowd. But If you look around these days, there seems to be a Dr. Pepper craze! sings Susan Neumann in her Commercials speech which qualified for State Speech Contest. 30 Speech Graduation 1983 On this sunny and cloudless day of May 15, 1983, 115 students set forth after 13 years of academic study, to graduate. While the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” was played by the band. Father Colbert gave the invocation. Following two vocal selections by the choir, the top four students of the class gave Honor Addresses. After Scholarship Awards were given out by Principal Erwin Friesen and special remarks to the class by Superintendent James Withee, Dale Scharp presented the diplomas, to end the 1983 seniors last day together. Graduation 31 These are snap shots of the senior class of 1983. Graduation is a big step for them. They will always remember exams, teachers, and new friends that they have come to know through this school. This school has taught a Ic to these students, and It too, will not be forgotten. 32 Graduation Tony Barrett •lay Booth Tom Boechc Kristi Brockley Wendelin Bassinger Diana Bradshaw Chris Boan Ron Brockhaus Cindy Aufenkamp Dan Baker 'i4 Senior Jim Bryant Dave Clymens Brian Davis Kathy DeVorss Norma Burns James Cooper John Davis Laurie DuBois Pam Calvert Cristy Cruikshank Lori Davison Bobby Eacret Bonnie Chapin Karen Cullin Jon Dawson John Eads Senior 35 Seniors Final Tour “We look closely at our past, and then to the future, realizing that the yesterdays are gone, but the sun dawns on a new tomorrow.” • Senior Class Motto. May 15, 1983 was graduation day for the class of ’83 with class flower being a yellow rose and class colors were lavender and pale yellow. Out of the 116 seniors that started school on August 23, 1982, 44 graduated mid-term on January 14, 1983. Seniors took part in alot of extra-curricular activities by participating in sports, clubs, pep rallies, school dances, homecoming week, and contest. The 1982-83 Senior class officers were Kelly Kreifels, President; Gret-chen Finke, Vice President; Laurie DuBois, Treasurer; Rhonda Schreiner, Secretary. OPPOSITE PACE TOP LEFT: Senior Class Officers are Gretchen Finke, Vice President; Kelly Kreifels, President; Laurie DuBois. Treasurer; not pictured Is Rhonda Schreiner, Secretary. CLOCKWISE ABOVE: Harold Ak-samlt and Miriam Speckhardt serve each other cake after getting married In Adult Living class. Margie Jordan and Gretchen Finke dress up for homecoming on toga day. Jon Dawson shows his school spirit during homecoming week. Kathy DeVorss tries to get a drink with the help of Sally Giittinger. 36 Senior ABOVE RIGHT: Nancy Trail and Norma Burns take a break In typing. LEFT: Mike Rakes works on the computer during Computer Sciences. ABOVE: Joyce Jensen studying in the library. SENIOR Senior 37 Kurt Floge Linda Ganzel Jeff Glockel Joyce Gress Gretchen Finke David Gebers Julie Graham Joan Griepenstroh Mike Francois Sally Giittinger Jay Greene Bob Harding Becky Fusselman Rodd Gilfert Eric Gress Dan Heng 38 Senior Tammy Herzog Mark Hoyle Dana Jones Mark Kunz Richard Hoch Todd Hume Margie Jordan Dan l.arson David Holland Joyce Jensen Mike Koberstein Amy Lechner Dale Hoyle Mike Jewell Kelly Kreifels Carol l.echner Senior SO CLOCKWISE: Bobby Eacret works on a project In woods. Mr. Moore helps Kelly Kreifels get a cramp out of his leg. Paul Petersen participates In homecoming week on toga day. Margie Jordan works In art class. 40 Senior Senior 41 Phil Lutz Brad Mead Dan Maddox Chris Moyer Bobbi Martin Lori Mumm Cathy Ledbetter Ronda Lima Tony Martin Sherri McCord 42 Senior Kent McGinnis Rick Nelson Cathy O’Flaherty Paul Petersen Deone Nebelsick Kim Neubauer Jeanette O’Flaherty Kris Prouty John Nebelsick Lisa Newby Terry Olney Mike Rakes Sandy Neemann Bobbie Nofell Corey Orton Monica Rakes Senior 43 CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: Brian Davis takes a break in Journalism. The fourth hour Accounting class works hard on their accounting before Christmas vacation. Terry Olney makes himself comfortable in studyhall. Ronda Lima works on her layout for the yearbook In Journalism James Cooper, dressed up for “Punk Rock Day, talks to Janet Straw in studyhall. 44 Senior CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: Kurt Eloge works on the computer in computer science. Tina Farris smiles for the camera. Kent McGinnis studies in the library. Tammy Herzog finishes early in typing and waits for the bell. FINAL TOUR Senior 45 Sue Schmidt Jonna Simms Rhonda Schreiner Miriam Graham Roger Roumpf Vicki Sarske Danna Scott Mark Spidell Jim Rowe Ronnie Schalk Diana Shields Sherry Standley 46 Senior Daryl Steinman Cathy Sweeney Matt Thummel Dan Wampler Lonnie Sterling Lori Symonsbergen Nancy Trail Ronda Witter Brenda Sterner Terry Taylor Mike Wachter Tammy Yost Senior 47 We look closely at our past . . . BELOW: Becky Fusselman studies her American Government. Danna Scott takes a break from her classwork. ABOVE TOP: Kris Prouty types copy for the yearbook. The 1982-83 Senior Class Officers. Sally Gllttinger and Kim Neubauer read their shorthand books. 48 Senior . . . and into our future. Juniors are not IRRELEVANT The junior class enters into its endeavors with warm courage and high hopes. Traditionally, the juniors are responsible for the prom. To raise money for the prom, the juniors raffled gasoline and sold candy bars. They placed first in the McDonald’s hamburger contest in which they won $216 which went towards the prom expenditures. The people who organize the prom activities are the class officers: Ted Bonebrake, President; David Hemphill, Vice President; Susan Neumann, Secretary; and Mary Boyer, Treasurer. The 1982-83 juniors also took a break from tradition. As many have noticed the school spirit at NCHS has been quite disappointing in past years. The juniors did something about this problem, they formed two spirit raising clubs, the “Brew Crew” and the “Brewettes”. These two junior clubs proved to be a smashing success and they were greatly appreciated particularly during basketball season. As you can see, the junior class has the capability of taking on responsibility (PROM) and being original (School spirit). Clearly proving the fact that Juniors are not irrelevant. Above: Keven Kamalieh and his twin stand side by side for the camera. Left: John Hofer and Barb Rivett are generally having a good time being juniors. Juniors 49 Jose Aldana Bret Allgood Bonnie Anderson Lyle Babcock Doug Barrett LuAnn Baucke Melissa Benzel Ted Bonebrake Tim Bottcher Tina Bowers Mary Boyer Lori Brass Bill Breazile Steve Broers Paul Bruening Janene Chamberlain Greg Corn Larry Corn Timothy Cravens Laura Cunningham Terri Cunningham Doreen Davis Brent Denniston Kevin Driever Bill Dunn Shelly Easter Monty Eaton Bret Ford Jean Fox Virgil Fox 50 Juniors Top: Doreen Davis gives us her “Just Got Up look. Bottom: Brian Popelka experiences the agony of defeat. Kris Gottula Vlkl Grefsrud Scott Griepenstroh Larua Gruber Deborah Hall Wendy Harger Laurie Hellerich Linda Hellerich David Hemphill Michael Herr Jill Hermann Kevin Hespen John Hofer Teresa Hollens Juniors 51 Kae Lynn Horstmann Julie Howell Theresa Humphus Paul Huss Pat Jewell Kelley Jose Keven Kamalieh Ryan Kennell Bill Kinnsion Shelly Kramme Top left: Monty Eaton, Dennis Knapp, and Bill Dunn study hard In the library. Top right: Cindy Royal and Deann Schutte at work. rest, or play? Bottom right: Holly Lima shows she is not just another face in the crowd. Above: Junior class officers: David Hemphill, Vice-President; Mary Boyer, Treasurer; Susan Neumann, Secretary; and Ted Bonebrake, President. 52 Juniors Left: Kevin Schomerus looking intelligent? Above: Pam Lutz working on THIS page in Journalism class. LeAnn Kunz Roy Lee Todd Liesenfeld Allison Luppen Pam Lutz Mark Marcotte Kelly Marunda Steve Meisinger Jim Miller Kerri McVay Susan Neumann Lynn Oliver Danny Osborne Bryan Palmer Doug Patton Mark Penney Jeannie Petro Neil Pike Brian Popelka Tim Rakes Juniors 53 Above: The famed BREW CREW got spirit going again at NCHS. Top right: Mike Riege thinks about the key to the universe. Right: Dave Hemphill and Doug Patton advertise COKE in a different way. Brett Reeves David Renken Teresa Resseguie Mike Riege Barb Rlvett Ken Roddy Kevin Rode man Jeff Rowen Cindy Royal Michaela Schappert Juniors 54 Cathy Schoen Kevin Schomerus Brad Schreiter Deann Schutte Diane Eloge Bob Shoemaker Cathy Spidell Matt Sporhase Shelly Stephens Christy Stovall Upper left: Great art work is abundant at NCHS as Michael Herr displays here. Above: Juniors learning about Industrial Arts. Lower left: Jerry Wutrele works hard to bring the Junior section to you. Below: The Advanced Typing class consists predominantly of Juniors. Juniors 55 Sarah Vann Steve Walters Doug Wampler Rex Weldon Janelle Wiebke Steve Williamson 56 Juniors Chris Winkler Terry Womochll Larry Wredt Jerry Wurtele Louis Wurtele Sally Yost Dennis Knapp Holly Lima Top left: Scott Griepenstroh being attentive in class. Middle left: Ted Bonebrake is just amazed at Mr. Belding's wit. Bottom left: Bret Ford hero at large?!? Below: Jose Aldana, Brent Denniston. Rex Weldon, Doug Barrett, and Jerry Wurtele painting a perfect picture in Art II. Juniors 57 Sophomores explore high school life This years sophomore class started out their high school days by handling the Holiday Dance which went over well. Music was provided by Frank and Harold Speckhardt, also sophomores. There were also many other activities in which the sophomores participated such as: football, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, track, wrestling, choir, band, FHA, FFA, FCA, FBLA, and cheerleading. The sophomore class officers this year are: Tracy Miller, President; Lee DuBois, Vice President; Denise Shane, Secretary; and Shelly Christiansen, Treasurer. TOP RIGHT: Sophomore class officers: Lee DuBois, Vice President; Tracy Miller, President; Shelly Christiansen. Treasurer; and Denise Shane. Secretary. ' Mike Adams Kristie Babcock Donna Briley Lupe Aldana Monty Barbee Carrie Brott Mike Allgood Marshall Bates Shelia Brott Brent Arnold Ken Behrends Debbie Brown Chuck Arthur Bobbie Boehnke Robbie Brown Todd Ashenfelter Natasha Bosley Charles Buller 58 Sophomores Roger Carnes Paul Chaney Shelly Christiansen Diane Clymens Cathy Cooper Chris Cranford Connie Cravens Christine Crowner George Crunk Amy Cunningham Steve Cunningham Lance Dixon Brian Dresher Lee DuBois Dean DuVall Gayle Emons Jeff Esser Mike Fahey Peggy Fitzgerald Troy Fletcher Jeff Fusselman Rhonda Gress Nancy Griepenstroh Joe Hall Jay Hammond Jodi Hauptman Susan Helmers Scott Herold Shawn Herzog Mike Holland Sophomores 59 From left to right: Harold Graham, Lee DuBois, and Ron Majors take a quick break From left to right: Cindy Newbum, Lisa Scharp, and Scott Herold from studies. enjoying speech class. 60 Sophomores Tony Jordan Mary King Kim Kleveland Jonna Knickman Ron Majors Brad Martin Bucky Martin Jessica Martin Mark Mead Jeanne Mercer Tracy Miller Brenda Murphy Jeff Nelson Scott Neubauer Cindy Newburn Neal Nlebruegge Shawn a Oelke Kirk Patrick Steve Pierce David Plummer Steve Reed Wade Rinne Lisa Scharp Roy Schneider Julie Schnleber Denise Shane Joe Shields Twila Shipley Frank Graham Harold Graham Sophomores 61 Roy Standley Bill Stehlik Mary Straw John Suedmeier Linda Thomasson Claudine Thorne Brian Westphal Rhonda Wolstenholm Tammy Wredt Jack Yost Randy DeVorss Todd Ashenfelter 62 Sophomores Left: Rhonda Wolstenholm. Kim Kleveland. Lisa Scharp. and Denise Shane having a good time in Bio-X. Right: Jessica Martin. Chris Crowner. Jay Hammond, and Jonna Knickman discuss speech topics. Left: Neil Niebruegge and Mike Holland enjoying leisure time in library. Not Pictured: Jeff Howell Toni McCamish Joleen Stodola Darin Vogel Sophomores 63 William Abernathy Jim Brockhaus Peggy Farrell Lavena Barrett Jim Callen Tom Farrell John Barton Mike Fischer Walter Belding Jorene Cole Erwin Freisen Ron Booth Dennis Curtis Sheryl Gundlach ABOVE: The kitchen personnel: Janet Fletchall, Marilyn Board man, Ceclle Bums, Joyce Gref surd, Rosemary Mlyoshi. RIGHT: Nerds, BILLY Runkles and TOMMY” Farrell, during Homecoming Week. 64 Faculty Julie Irvin John McNeilly Marilyn Rivett Diane Kaye Sharon Neubauer Bill Runkles LuAnne Kreifels Paul Stevenson Don Loseke Dan Ostransky Vickie Wilken Lloyd Maskell Robert Rathe Nancy Wurtele ABOVE LEFT: Mr. Nemec smiles for the camera. ABOVE RIGHT: Mr. Freisen hard at work. LEFT: The school custodians: Ron Wright, Don Thrapp, and Don McCown. Faculty 65 TOP: Mr. Belding “chows” on watermelon during Homecoming Week. ABOVE: Mr. Curtis taking care of school business. 66 Faculty Faculty 67 POLLS Here are the results from a poll taken at the end of the 1982-83 school year. Listed are the top five (5) favorites in' the following categories: Songs, Groups, Male and Female Singers, Movies, and Male and Female TV Personality. Under the top five there may be some listed that were quite unusual answers. SONGS MOVIES Male TV Personality 1. Mr. Roboto - STYX 25 1. E. T. 52 1. Tom Selleck 34 2. Photograph - Def Leopard 24 2. T ootsie 44 2. Eddie Murphy 22 Separate Ways - Journey 24 3. Officer and a 3. Mr. T 20 4. Beat it - Michael Jackson 17 Gentleman 40 4. Alan Alda 16 5. Rock of Ages - 4. Outsiders 36 5. Benny Hill 12 Def Leopard 14 5. Ghandi 29 UNUSUAL: Animal UNUSUAL: Dead Puppies Aren't Much UNUSUAL: They Call Me Bruce Oscar Meye r Kid Fun Bambi Beaver Roily Polly Fish Heads Gas Pump Girls Theme from the Adams Family Female TV Personality 1. Linda Evans 27 2. Stephanie Powers 24 3. Joan Rivers 19 4. Heather Thomas 11 5. Erin Moran Valerie 10 Bertinelli 10 UNUSUAL. Marcia Brady Minnie Mouse Lillian Carter FEMALE SINGERS 1. Pat Benatar 106 2. Sheena Easton 66 3. Stevie Nicks 43 4. Olivia Newton John 31 5. Laura Brannigan 18 UNUSUAL: Bonnie Anderson Sally Yost Miss Piggy MALE SINGERS 1. Brian Adams 40 2. Michael Jackson 36 3. Kenny Rogers 31 4. Lionel Richie 28 5. Bob Seger 21 UNUSUAL: Slim Whitman Phil Brawner Mr. Farrell Jim Nabors Brian Popelka GROUPS 1. Journey 83 2. STYX 35 3. REO 30 Def Leopard 30 5. Men at Work 23 Loverboy 23 UNUSUAL: Partridge Family Smurfs Chip Munks Mouseketeers 68 Polls Welcome Math Analysis Club This year was the first for Mr. Belding and his Math Analysis Club to appear in the yearbook. This year’s Math A club did a variety of activities. The most important of the year was the Mathematics Olympiad Test attended by Gret-chen Finke, Norma Burns, Lori Thrapp, Joan Griepenstroh and John Nebelsick. The club also sold concessions to help pay for a pizza and Christmas party. The club also had their first float ever for the Homecoming parade. Right: Math Analysis Class; 1st row Cretchen Finke, Norma Burns, Joan Griepenstroh, Lori Symonsbergen. 2nd row: Richard Hoch, Jay Greene, Lori Thrapp. 3rd row: Jon Dawson, Mike Rakes. 4th row: Daryl Stelnman, John Nebelsick, Dan Wampler, Jeff Glockel, Mr. Belding. Below: Mr. Belding and his Math A class enjoy a rare Break from their studies. Math A 69 Just for fun Top left: NCHS McDonald’s workers. Middle left: “FOOD?!? That pleases this man. Center left: “Come on you guys, you know I’m always right!” Top right: Bonnie Anderson in pain. Bottom left: “Get up late again, Jerard?” Below: Jarvis porking out . . . AGAIN!!!! FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Below: 1982-83 FHA (Top Row) P. Fitzgerald. V. Grefsrud, L. Hellerich, T. Cunningham. W Basslnger, J. Mercer. (Third Row) W Marger. N. Burns, R. Lima, J. Jensen, C. Aufenkamp, D. Hall, L. Brass. (Second Row) D. Clymens, J. Criepenstroh, P. Calvert, L. Kune, S. Neumann, M. Graham, L. Hellerich. (Front Row) P. Farrell, L. Symonsbergen, K. Marunda, B. Chapin, K. Prouty, R. Schreiner. Bottom: FHA members take part In the Installation Banquet. Future Homemakers of America were very active in the 1982-83 year. They were led by officers Lori Symonsbergen, President; Kelly Marunda, Vice President; Bonnie Chapin, Secretary; Kris Prouty, Treasurer; and Rhonda Schreiner, Historian. The group started off their year with a taco party for all the new members. This was followed by candy cane sales at Christmas, a walk-a-thon for March of Dimes, a Christmas Tea at the home of Lori Symonsbergen, concessions at games, carnation sales for Valentines Day, May baskets for faculty, and at the end of the year, an Installation Banquet for new officers. “It was a rewarding year for our chapter,” said sponsor Peggy Farrell. The Pioneer Chapter received 1st place in all three events they entered at district convention - FHA Hero Display, Scrapbook, and Student Body. Kelly Marunda was selected from our District to be District President. In January, FHA hosted the “Search” Events, a competition between 14 other schools in our district. All in all, it was a successful year for FHA. 72 FHA SEARCH EVENTS RESULTS FHA Display, GOLD Creed Speaking, GOLD Housing, SILVER Informative Speech, SILVER Bonnie Chapin Miriam Graham Terri Cunningham Kris Prouty Jeanne Mercer Kelly Marunda Top left: Some of the parents enjoy the meal at the annual Installation Banquet. Top right: Terri Cunningham and Kelly Marunda. Terri went to state for Creed Speaking and was named State PEP squad member. Kelly was named District President. Bottom Left: Peg Farrell, sponsor of FHA, handed out awards at the Banquet. Bottom right: Search Events winners: T. Cunningham. B. Chapin, M Graham, J. Mercer, K. Prouty, and K. Marunda. FHA 73 FBLA has busy year The Future Business Leaders of America had a busy year fund raising to prepare themselves for the State Leadership Conference. Their activities included: Candy sales, concession stands, and selling t-shirts and window strips. Their other activities besides fund raising included: a watermelon feed for the football players, a homecoming float, a coke stand for the Applejack Parade, FBLA - DECA pizza party, Christmas party, and a lollipop tree at Fun Nite. The 1982-83 officers for FBLA were: President, Kris Prouty; Vice President, Ronda Lima; Secretary, Sally Gittinger; Treasurer, Bonnie Chapin; Reporter, Doreen Davis; Parliamentarian, Kristi Brockley. The FBLA State Leadership Conference was held this year in Omaha on April 14, 15, and 16. At the Convention Deb Hall received Honorable Mention for General Business. 74 FBLA 132 ? Xa t� u c a 11 o n UTURE USINESS EADERS MERICA Opposite page: (Top) Laurie Hellerich, Lori Thrapp, and Sally Giittinger serve refreshments to band members after Applejack Parade. (Below): The 1982-83 FBLA Club, sponsored by Miss Luanne Kreifels. This page (Top): Cathy Spidell, Cindy Royal, Teresa Hollens, LuAnn Baucke, Susan Neumann, Pam Lutz, and Doreen Davis enjoy the evening at the FBLA ■ DEC A pizza party. (Below) left to right: Lori Thrapp. Cathy Schoen, Laurie Hellerich, Deb Hall, Doreen Davis, Teresa Hollens, Kelly Marunda, Sally Giittinger, Bonnie Chapin. Ronda Lima, Kris Prouty, Laurie DuBois, and Kristi Brockley at State Leadership Convention. FBLA 75 FCA The Future Christian Athletes have had a very active year this year with approximately 20 members. Their Presidents were Gretchen Finke and Greg Conz. This year’s activities included Christmas caroling to nursing homes, T-shirt, bumper sticker and coat sales, and of course the well-known candy machine. They hosted a mini-conference with Norris and Auburn and once again attended the Weekend of Champions in Fremont. They will be sending five boys and four girls to the National Summer Conference in Colorado this summer. Above: FCA members go caroling along Main Street. Below: FCA members pose for their group shot, with Mr. Ostransky as their supervisor. 76 FCA National Honor Society National Honor Society was very active this year. They had a booming ten members at the beginning of the year, and they added another four members at midterm. The new members included Cindy Aufenkamp, Sally Giitinger, Bonnie Chapin, and Rhonda Schreiner. National Honor Society officers this year include: Gretchen Finke, President; Kris Prouty, Vice-President; Lori Symonsbergen, Secretary; John Davis, Treasurer. Activities this year included: concessions, Fun Night Stage Show, Honors Convocation, and the Introduction Ceremony for Honors Nite. Linda Ganzel designed the new medallions. Other members include: Bonnie Chapin, John Davis, Jon Dawson, Gretchen Finke, Linda Ganzel, Joan Griepenstroh, Phil Lutz, John Nebelsick, Kris Prouty, Jonna Simms, and Lori Symonsbergen. Back Row from Left to Right-Sponsor Dennis Curtis, Jon Dawson. John Nebelsick, Phil Lutz, Sponsor JoRene Cole. Middle Row: Jonna Simms. Linda Ganzel, Joan Griepenstroh. Bottom Row: Gretchen Finke, Kris Prouty, John Davis, Lori Symonsbergen. Right: Sponsor Dennis Curtis works hard on NHS business. NHS 77 FFA has active year On the year as a whole the Future Farmers of America had a very active year according to Phil Lutz Chapter President. Among the activities were Husker Harvest Days, Land Judging, County Fair, State and National Convention, Districts Contest, and the COOP Tour to Kansas City. The new editions to the FFA Chapter this year were the Arbor Lodge Alumni Foundation and a new Brilliant Seeder. The FFA also maintained an FFA farm which was donated to them by Howard McCord and was used for test plots of hybrid corn. The officers for the FFA Club this year were Phil Lutz, President; Kent McGinnis, Vice President; Scott Greipenstroh, Secretary; Louis Wurtele, Treasurer; Lyle Babcock, Reporter; Joyce Jensen, Sentinel. Mr. Jim Nemec sponsored the group. Front row: (left to right) Mr. Nemec, Scott Griepenstroh, Kent McGinnis, Phil Lutz, Lyle Babcock, Joyce Jensen, and Louis Wurtele. Second row: John Welniak, James Cooper, Chris Moyer, Mike Riege, Nancy Trail, Dan Maddox, Kristie Babcock. Dan Baker, Jeff Rowen, Kevin Hespen, and Rob Garlipp. Third row: Joe Shields, Jeff Nelson, Kerrie Thomas, Donna Olis, Stacy Ramold, Christy Haupt, Mike Holland, Bucky Martin, Harold Aksamit, and David Chamberlain. Fourth row: Nell Niebruegge, Troy Fletcher, Mark Easter, Mike Ragland, Jimm Gigstad, Virgil Fox, Jeff Esser, Mike Adams, Roy Schneider, and Brad Schreiter. Fifth row: Eugene Applegate, Damon Stutheit, Dan Lang, Greg Ramold, Kent Herzog, Dan Moyer, Lloyd Teten, Dave Reese, Greg Gress, Eugene Schnitzer, and Uoyd Ganzel. 1982-83 Nebraska City FFA Chapter Awards County Fair Grand Champion Louis Wurtele Soil Judging White Ribbon Scott Griepenstroh Red Ribbon Meats Judging Team Red Ribbon Livestock Management Team State Farmer Kent McGinnis State Officer Nominating Comm. Pat Gress Star Chapter Farmer Kent McGinnis Star Greenhand Degree Mark Easter Leadership Award Phil Lutz Superior Chapter Award FFA Chapter 78 FFA Upper left: Brad Schreiter displays fence. Upper right: Brad Schreiter and Louis Wurtele look on at displays at National Convention. Bottom: FFA Chapter getting ready to leave for COOP trip to Kansas City. FFA 79 DECA does extremely well in state 80 DECA Distributive Education Clubs of America, better known to our school as the Deca Do-Rights, had a very successful year according to member Melissa Benzel. Fourteen Nebraska City students participated in the DECA’s State Career Development Conference in Lincoln, NE. Five students received awards for their efforts. Corey Orton received a first place trophy in the area of Petroleum. This made him eligible to attend the National DECA Convention in New Orleans. John Nebelsick received a second place certificate for Food Marketing. This also made him eligible for the state convention. Kelly Marunda and Miriam Graham both placed in the top eight in the area of Food Service. Norma Burns placed in the top fifteen in the field of Finance and Credit. Mr. Bob Rathe, head sponsor of the organization, said that, “The 1982-83 DECA organization was Stupifying and Superfluous.’ What a vocabulary! Opposite Page Bottom from Left to Right On Top Row: J. Fox, D. Renken, T. Hume. H. Aksamit. E. Gress. M. Wachter, M. Kunz, T. Martin. Sixth Row: S. Neeman. D. Scott, R. Witter. C. Boan, P Calvert. R. Lima, L. Davison, B. Klnnlson, T. Bottcher. Fifth Row: M. Jordon. J. Howell. K. Neubauer. S. Neumann, K. Marunda, C. Ledbetter, L. Kunz, L. Hellerich. Fourth Row: C. Aufenkamp. J. Simms, T. Yost. J. Jensen. C. Spidell. D. Nebelsick. M Benzel. M. Schappert. D. Hall, L. Hellerich. Third Row: L. Thrapp, J. Petro. M Boyer. T. Hollens. C. Stovall. H. Lima. L. Baucke. S. Easter. M. Sporhase. Second Row: J. Bryant, J. Nebelsick, B. Davis, M. Thummel, M. Jewell. R. Nelson. M. Marcotte, B. Denniston, B. Palmer, D. Wampler. Front Row: R. Roumpf, C. Orton, N. Burns, K. Brockley, R. Schreiner, M. Braham. Mr Bob Rathe (sponsor). Opposite Page Top: Brian Palmer and Brent Denniston stuff themselves at the pizza party. Top: Those with the morning munchles are Ronda Witter. Joyce Jensen, Kathy DeVorss, and Bret Allgood. The donut pusher salesperson Is Susan Neumann. Middle: Deb Hall, Allison Luppen, John Nebelsick. LeAnn Kunz, and Lori Brass enjoy DECA pizza. Left: Eric Gress. Todd Hume, and Doug Wampler drink a cup of coffee after the big party. DECA 81 Student Council carries on traditions Student Council encountered a fun but busy 1982-83 year. Along with National Honor Society, they sponsored the Easter Seals Dance-A-Thon. They also were in charge of the Homecoming parade, pep rallies, and dance; Fun Night Carnival; and many other activities. The officers for the year were: Rhonda Schreiner, President; Gretchen Finke, Vice President; Kris Prouty, Secretary; and Jonna Simms, Treasurer. The Student Council paid for a teacher’s luncheon with a guest speaker from England named Roger Dawl. They also bought trees for the school campus, offered money for winners at Fun Night, bought donuts for the winners of the X-Mas decoration contest, and gave $200 for the support of Corey Orton to attend National DECA Convention. Districts for Student Council were held on April 6th, in Wilber, NE. Four members ran for office, but unfortunately were defeated. Top Right: 1982-83 Student Council: Top row (left to right) Tracy Miller. Rhonda Wolstenholm, Kim Kleveland, Lisa Scharp. and Peggy Fitzgerald. Middle row: Doreen Davis. Mary Boyer, Shelly Easter, Pam Lutz, Ryan Kennell, and Kelly Krelfels. Bottom row: Rhonda Schreiner, Gretchen Finke, Jonna Simms. Kris Prouty, and Mr. William Abernathy, supervisor. Bottom center: Several of the Easter Seal’s Dance-A-Thon participants rest during one of the breaks. The Dance-A-Thon lasted from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. 82 Student Council Band gets a one rating in Districts. This year the Nebraska City Band started their year out by marching in the Otoe County Fair Parade. The band kept themselves busy at contests, putting on concerts, marching in parades, and performing at sports activities. The band, along with the choir, traveled to Louisville and to Yutan to perform their contest pieces. This was considered to be their trip for the year. The day consisted of performing for the two schools, going to Spaghetti Works to eat, and then to Westroads for an hour of shopping. Some members of the band also participated in the Stage band. Lab ’84 was continued this year after being started last year by five juniors. They also participated in contests and played for numerous sports activities. At district contests, the band, along with Lab ’84, received a one rating. All in all, it was a very productive year. ABOVE: Peggy Fitzgerald, Sally Yost, Lori Symonsbergen, and Larry Corn take a break during the concert. BELOW: The Nebraska City Pride of the Pioneers Band. Band 83 84 Band Top: Mr. Mike Fischer directs the band at one of the many concerts. Middle: Lab ’84, which Is made up of Ted Bonebrake, Rex Weldon, John Hofer, Doug Patton, and Dave Hemphill, jam to the music. Below: The band marched at Pershing, where they received a two rating. Left: The Nebraska City Stage Band. Lower Left: Michael Herr portrays his ability to carry a band stand. Below: Sheila Brott and Cindy Newburn play their duet at the spring concert as practice for district contests. Band 85 CHOIRS’ RATED 1 “The year started rather slow,” said Director Tom Farrell, “but it picked up once we got involved with preparing for concerts.” The choir started out with about 100 members, but this soon narrowed down to about 90. Members sold candy bars and canisters of popcorn, nuts, and candy to raise money for the year. The choir participated in the Vesper Concert, Fun Nite, Districts, Fall and Spring Concerts held in the school. There are 13 members of the 1982-1983 Swing Choir. They include: Kris Prouty, Laurie DuBois, Susan Neumann, Lisa Scharp, Joan Griepen-stroh, Sally Yost, James Cooper, John Hofer, David Hemphill, Brian Popelka, Rex Weldon, and Doug Patton. The group is accompanied by Ted Bone-brake on piano. Top right: Shelly Stephens practices lor her solo for Districts. Bottom: 1982-83 Pioneer Choir, under the direction of Tom Farrell. 86 Choir DISTRICT RATINGS GROUPS: Choir Swing Choir Girl’s Barbershop Quartet: L. DuBois K. Prouty S. Yost L. Scharp Madrigals Men’s Barbershop Quartet: T. Bonebrake D. Hemphill J. Hofer R. Weldon SOLOS: J. Rowe B. Anderson D. Hemphill J. Hofer S. Yost J. Cooper S. Stephens J. Mercer 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 Top left: Front row (left to right): Doug Patton, Lisa Scharp, and David Hemphill. Middle row: Kris Prouty, Ted Bonebrake, Laurie DuBois, Brian Popelka, and Sally Yost. Back row: Joan Griepenstroh, Rex Weldon, James Cooper, John Hofer, and Susan Neumann. Middle right: Madrigals perform at the Pre-Contest Concert. Bottom left: David Hemphill sings his solo at the Pre-Contest Concert. Bottom right: John Hofer gets help from Mr. Farrell on his solo. Swing Choir 87 Cheerleaders are boosters of spirit The 1982-’83 cheerleaders got off to an enthusiastic start by attending an ASCC (All-Star Cheerleading Camp) at UNL. The girls received 2nd place out of 8 teams and got two spirit stars. When football season came, the cheers started. There were eleven cheerleaders out on the track screaming and chanting the boys on. When volleyball started, some of the girls had 3 games a week but their spirit never died. After football, individual sports started and the girls went their own ways. “Overall, the year went well and all the girls and captains were great to work with,” said Sally Giittinger. This years captains include: Sally Giittinger, football; Kim Neubauer, girl’s sports; Norma Burns, boy’s sports; and Susan Neumann, wrestling. Mrs. Peggy Mort-Farrell was the girls cheerleading sponsor. TOP RIGHT: Wrestling cheerleaders of ’82-’83 are: (top to bottom) Kelly Marunda, Captain Susan Neumann, (left) Peggy Fitzgerald, and (right) Deborah Hall. BOTTOM CENTER: Girl's Sports Cheerleaders are: (from left to right) Kim Kleveland, Sally Giittinger, and captain Kim Neubaur. 88 Cheerleaders TOP LEFT: Boy’s Basketball Cheerleaders show off one of the arches that they made during the season. TOP RIGHT Captain Sally Qittinger receives long stem roses from her fellow cheerleaders for all her time and leadership. BOTTOM CENTER: Boy’s Basketball Cheerleaders are Kris Prouty, Captain Norma Burns. Cathy Sweeney, and Wendy Harger. Cheerleaders 89 Drill team performs well Below from left to right: Diane Clymans, Jeannie Petro, Cindy Aufenkamp, Bonnie Chapin. Jay Hammond, and Lori Symonsbergen. Below: Drill team poses for pictures before a basketball game. This year was a very active one according to Mr. Fisher, the new drill team sponsor. The drill team performed their dance and flag routines at several major events which included: the Otoe County Fair, Apple Jack Parade, Arbor Day Parade, home football games, and several basketball games. The drill team also had many money raising projects which included: several bake sales and car washes to help pay for the drill team camp in the summer. Many new faces came to drill team this year. They were: Bonnie Chapin, Jay Hammond, Diane Clymans, and Cindy Aufenkamp. The only returning people were Jeannie Petro and Lori Symonsbergen, (Captain). 90 Drill Team Senior Leadership Provides Winning Season The 1982 Pioneers had their first winning season since 1979. Coach Maskell said this years team was probably one of the best offensive teams in several years. He said the effort was generally good but a couple flaws kept us from being outstanding. The Pioneers started off the season with losses to Syracuse and Elkhorn. But rebounded with four straight wins over eighth ranked Auburn, Norris, Blair, and Plattview. The win over Blair was especially satisfying because it marked the first time the Pioneers had won a homecoming game since 1978. The Pioneers went 1-2 in their last three games with losses to Gretna and Plattsmouth and a win over Waverly. At the end of the season senior Kelly Kreifels and Roger Roumpf were chosen as co-captains. Kelly was also selected as the most valuable player by his teammates. Nebraska City also had several people named to the all-Conference team. Seniors John Davis, Kelly Kreifels, Corey Orton, Roger Roumpf, and junior Jose Aldana. Seniors Jeff Glockel, Dan Heng, Kent McGinnis, and junior Greg Conz were named to the Honorable Mention team. Roger Roumpf was also named to the All-state Honorable Mention team. SCOREBOARD NC 6 Syracuse OP 12 26 Elkhorn 27 14 Auburn 13 28 Norris 3 14 Blair 7 32 Plattview 26 13 Gretna 14 26 Waverly 16 23 Plattsmouth 25 BOTTOM: C. Orton, D. Heng, J. Dawson, J. Davis, R. Roumpf. K. McGinnis. K Kreifels, J. Glockel, D. Clymens, R. Nelson. Second row: G. Conz, P. Bruening, B. Popelka, S. Broers, B. Denniston, J. Aldana, C Winkler. B. Ford, R. Kennel. Third row: B Palmer. T. Cravens, J. Rowe, D. Knapp. M. Eaton. B. Dunn. M Riege, S. Walters. M. Fahey. Fourth row: T. Liesenfeld, B. Stehlik, S. Neubaurer. S. Herzog, G. Crunk, T. Jordan, J. Fusselman, B. Allgood, J. Wurtele. Fifth row: D. Duvall, Phil Lutz (student manager), B. Harding (student manager). L. Conz (student manager). Coach Dave Novak. Head Coach Loyd Maskell. Coach Allen Schnitzer, B. Martin. 92 Football MIDDLE LEFT: Pioneers Dsn Heng. Kelly Kreifels. and two others stop a Plattview runner for no gain. BOTTOM LEFT: Pioneer quarterback Steve Pierce hands the ball off up the middle as the line makes a pile up. ABOVE: Steve Walters (51). Tim Cravens (65). and Roger Roumpf (50) tackle a Gretna runner for short yardage as other pioneers look on. Football 93 Reserves finish undefeated The Nebraska City Junior Varsity Football Squad had a very successful year, winning all five of their contests. They had wins over Plattsmouth, Auburn, Syracuse, Lincoln Northeast, and Falls City. The young Pioneer gridders averaged sixteen points per game and held their opponents to just six. The undefeated season of five wins and no losses was the first for a Nebraska City reserve football team since 1976. The junior varsity coaches were Allen Schnitzer and Dave Novak. The good finish for the reserves presents a bright outlook to a successful varsity team for next year. TOP: The Pioneer teem takes the field to get ready for the second half of play against Gretna. MIDDLE LEFT: Brad Martin (22) carries the ball as Corey Orton (31) and other teammates block out in front. MIDDLE RIGHT: John Davis (78) and Ryan KennelI (23) block for Jose Aldana (24) as he tries to find running room against Gretna. RIGHT: John Davis (78) gets ready to block for a Pioneer runner as Jerry Wurtele (29), Jon Dawson (88), and Roger Roumpf (50) comes over to assist. 94 Football Experience big factor for reserves The 1982 Junior Varsity Volleyball team finished the season with a 4-6 record, with wins against Syracuse, Falls City, Auburn, and Plattsmouth. According to junior varsity coach LuAnn Kreifels, it was not a bad season. “We would have like to come out 50%, but you must remember that junior varsity is a building block for varsity,” Kreifels said. ‘‘We would have winning games and then we would have some tough losing games. This proves that experience is a big factor.” Right: Doreen Davis sets the ball for Donna Briley. Below: The 1982 Reserve Volleyball Team. Back Row, From Left: T. Hollens, D. Davis, J. Hermann, L. Baucke, and S. Easter. Middle Row: T. Miller. L. Scharp, S. Christiansen, P. Lutz, and J. Fox. Front Row: D. Shane, R. Wolstenholm, D. Briley, C. Cranford, and Coach L. Kreifels. ClrOui W tl U 3 I J CiO N6 6 Reserve Volleyball 95 Varsity team plays tall. The varsity volleyball team ended the 1982 season with a 14-7 record. According to coach Vicki Wilken, it was a very exciting year. “It was a really exciting year because the attitude and desire on the girls part was excellent. We had a short team that took pride in being a scrappy, short team. I can honestly say that it was one of my best years in coaching, mostly because we were looked on as being the underdogs. This made each game a big victory for us. It was a great year,” Wilken said. Highlights of the 1982 season were first place at the Peru State Volleyball Tournament for the fourth year in a row and third place at the Syracuse Club Tournament. Individual honors were awarded to three of the team members. These honors were: All Conference - First team: Jonna Simms. Honorable Mention: Gretchen Finke and Holly Lima. Top: Coach Wilken gives a pep talk during a time out. Left: Rhonda Schreiner serves the ball. Below: Kathy DeVorss and Jonna Simms waits for the serve. Opposite page: Team picture, from left: Coach V. Wilken. T. Miller. H. Lima. S. Easter. K DeVorss. R. Wolstenholm. J. Simms. D. Shane. C. Royal. G. Finke. and R. Schreiner. Above left: Holly Lima jumps high for a spike. Above: Kathy DeVorss spikes the ball while Holly Lima looks on. Below: The 1982-1983 Varsity Volleyball Team. Varsity Volleyball 97 Tennis team has good year Above: The 19821983 Tennis Team. Back Row From Left: D. Hemphill. J. Hofer, J. Nebelsick, D. Teten, K. Rodeman, D. Barrett. Front Row: R. Brockhaus. R. Weldon, J. Bryant, and Coach B. Rathee. Right: John Hofer clowns around during tennis practice. 98 Tennis jpwmMf pagaxi. ■ - ..... „.. : “ H The 1982 Pioneer tennis team had a successful year with a 4-4 record. According to coach Bob Rathe, everyone did really well. “This season went real well. We lost several players from last year, but we had a good season.” According to Rathe, all the players who attended the Crete Invitational came home with medals. “Next year should be good,” Rathe said, “for we’ll have more players with more experience back.” Left: Senior John Nebelsick shows his form during practice. Below left: Dan Teten jumps to get a shot. Below right: Doug Barrett waits for the return. Tennis 99 Cagers win The 82-83 Pioneer basketball team had an excellent year, finishing 15-6. They were dealt losses in their first two outings from Seward and Norris. Then the season began to turn around as they went on to win their next eleven games, achieving a new school winning streak record and a fifth place ranking in state. During their winning streak the Pioneers enjoyed a win over highly ranked Gretna and a championship in the Plattsmouth Holiday Tournament which included wins over Auburn in the first round and Piattsmouth in the conference championship. Along with having the longest winning streak in Pioneer history they also won the Eastern Midlands regular season conference championship with a record of 6-1 during conference play. Head coach Larry Moore said that the team’s 15-6 record and the regular season conference championship were a surprise to many people. He also went on to say that the four seniors (Kelly Kreifels, John Nebelsick, Corey Orton, and Daryl Steinman) were a major contribution to the success of the season. NC OP 41 Seward 50 37 Norris 51 60 Syracuse 48 43 Gretna 34 61 Falls City 44 49 Auburn 41 62 Plattsmouth 35 49 Plattview 48 66 Waverly 55 78 Blair 59 64 Cathedral 58 56 Boystown 49 81 Plattview 72 56 Norris 57 53 Auburn 61 76 Falls City 49 53 Ashland 63 77 Elkhorn 43 86 Plattsmouth 43 62 Plattsmouth 36 38 Norris 52 Bottom row: R. Brown, R. DeVorss, K. Rodeman, D. Teten, J. Fusselman, B. Martin. Second row: head coach Larry Moore, T. Jordan, J. Rowe, R.Kennell, J. Wurtele, S. Broers, asst, coach Dave Novak. Third row: M Bates, J. Howell, B. Popelka, D. Barrett, G. Com. Top row: D. Steinman, C. Orton, K. Kreifels, J. Nebelsick Not pictured are M Marcotte, D Hemphill, D. Gebers (student manager). 100 Basketball Top left: The four seniors Kelly Kreifels. John Nebelsick, Corey Orton, and Daryl Steinman carry off the trophy and nets after winning the Plattsmouth Holiday Tournament. Top right: Ryan Kennell pulls down the rebound. Left: Daryl Steinman puts up the shot from the baseline. Above: Kelly Kreifels powers the ball up to the hoop. Basketball 101 Reserves have winning season The Reserve Basketball Team finished the year with nine wins and four losses. They started the season with a loss to Seward but came back and won four out of their next six games. From that point they won five in a row with their only other loss coming from Plattsmouth in the final game of the season. Junior Varsity Coach Dave Novak said he was pleased with their performance. He thought his reserves played well as a team and this poses a good outlook for next year. The Junior Varsity consisted of Juniors and Sophomores who got alot of playing time and gained valuable experience. TOP RIGHT: Jell Fusselman puls up a shot against Syracuse as Marshall Bates and Shawn Herzog look on. ABOVE: Steve Broers looks to put the ball In play. MIDDLE RIGHT: Doug Barrett throws the ball In bounds against full court pressure. 102 Basketball Basketball The junior varsity basketball players showed a lot of potential and effort this year. The girls finished their season with a 2-9 record. According to Bill Runkles, “The team was full of spirit and they had lots of fun.” Rhonda Wolstenholm was high point player. Mr. Runkles said, “Of course the high point of the season was me.” Rhonda Wolstenholm shows off her form. Bottom left: Tammy Herzog. Gretchen Finke, Jonna Simms, Cindy Royal, Holly Lima, LuAnn Baucke. Middle: Lori Symonsbergen (student manager), Denise Shane, Jonna Knickman, Rhonda Wolstenholm, Lisa Scharp, Jeannie Petro (student manager). Back row: Allison Luppen, Nancy Grlepenstroh, Chris Cranford, Diane Clymens, Shelly Easter, Coaches Dan Ostransky and Bill Runkles. Girls Basketball 103 Basketball The Nebraska City Varsity girls basketball team opened their 1982-1983 season with an opening game win over Waverly and proceeded to win three of its first four games of the season. Mr. Ostransky said, That the team was very short and had to struggle and fight for control of the boards in every game. The girls ended their season with a loss to Auburn 51 to 49 in the first round of district play. Leading in scoring was Jonna Simms with 11 points, and Denise Shane with 9 points per game average. All Conference Honorable Mention went to Holly Lima and Jonna Simms. LuAnne Baucke was selected by the squad as the Most Improved Player. Jonna Simms was selected by speed as the Most Valuable Player. This year’s team closed with a record standing of 6 wins and 11 losses. 104 Girls Basketball Girls Varsity 1982-1983 Basketball Statistics N.C.OPP. 37 Waverly 29 35 Auburn 34 46 Conestoga 33 27 Gretna 52 38 Auburn 32 29 Plattsmouth 60 42 Elkhorn 55 24 Blair 53 25 Plattsmouth 51 27 Elkhorn 33 29 Norris 45 54 Falls City 42 36 Ashland 82 51 Crete 47 33 Syracuse 41 30 Platteview 62 49 Auburn 51 Opposite page upper right: Holly Lima shoots the ball. Bottom left: Tammy Herzog shows off her form. Bottom right: Jonna Simms waits for the rebound. Bottom left: LuAnne Baucke watches the ball after her shot. Bottom right: Jonna Simms extends for a rebound. Wrestlers work hard; have best season ever The wrestlers had their best season ever under head coach Allen Schnitzer. They ended their dual season at 5-1, and placed high in several of their tournaments. Their best team effort came at the Sidney Invitational which they won. Assistant Coach Tom Farrell thought the wrestlers had a very successful year. He said they started out the year on the bottom rung and towards the end of the season they were placing first and second in tournaments. The coaches were all pleased with the progress of the wrestlers as the season went on. In dual action the wrestlers were victorious over Syracuse, Elkhorn, Waverly, Gretna, and Springfield-Platteview, their only loss came from Norris in their first dual. In tournaments, the Pioneer wrestlers started off slow but progressed quickly throughout the year. They began by placing fifth, seventh, and fifth, in the Wymore-Southern, Crete, and Springfield-Platteview Invitational, respectively. At the Sidney Invitational they combined their efforts and came home with the first place trophy. The wrestlers finished off the season on a good note by taking second in the Raymond Central Invitational, third in Conference, sixth in Districts, and sending five members to state. NC OPP 30 Norris 36 35 Syracuse 32 38 Elkhorn 22 47 Waverly 18 39 Gretna 27 49 Platteview TS 10 TOURNAMENTS Wymore-Southern 5th Crete 7 th Platteview 5th Sidney 1st Raymond Central 2nd Conference 3rd District 6th State 31st BOTTOM ROW: M. Easter, S. Christiansen, S. Griepenstroh, T. Hammer, M. Darnell, J. Barton, V. Fox, S. Thompson, B. Martin, M. Francois, P. Petersen, R. DeSylva. SECOND ROW: M. Adams, S. Peters, R. Majors, M. Stovall, K. James, K. Wilson, S. Pierce, D. Lang, D. Du Vail, K. Thomas. THIRD ROW: Coach Allen Schnitzer, P. Lutz (student manager), M. Fahey. L. Conz, T. Cravens, J. Davis, B. Stehlik, B. Allgood, D. Clymens, R. Standley, Coach Thomas Farrell, Coach Tim Monson. 106 Wrestling TOP LEFT: The five wrestlers who went to state. Tim Hammer (98). Mike Francois (119). John Davis (hwt), Dave Clymens (138). and Steve Pierce (132). TOP RIGHT: Dave Clymens counters an opponents take-down. MIDDLE LEFT: Tim Hammer thinks about his next move as he anticipates the whistle. MIDDLE RIGHT: John Davis breaks down an opponent. BOTTOM LEFT: Dean Duvall works hard for a winning pinning combination. Wrestling 107 Thinclads win conference The ’82-’83 track season was one of the best in recent history. The team, consisting of 19 underclassmen, proved to be one of the best in Southeast Nebraska. They won all duals and invitationals and won the runner-up trophy at Districts, sending eleven members to the State Track Meet. They started off with a win over Auburn in a dual at Peru State College. The next week they went back to Peru and won that Invitational. The Pioneers continued their streak by winning their own Invitational along with the Syracuse and Plattsmouth Invites. Their next victory was the Eastern Midlands Conference track meet held at Blair, which was followed by winning the Blair Invitational and a dual against Norris. Then, the undefeated Pioneers went to Districts, where their efforts earned them the runner-up trophy. Of the eleven who qualified for state, three were Seniors; Dave Clymens, John Davis, and Corey Orton, four were Juniors; Jose Aldana, Ryan Kennell, Jeff Rowen, and Jerry Wurtele, and four were Sophomores; Frank Graham, Harold Graham, Tony Jordan, and Brad Martin. The only two who placed at state were Jeff Rowen, who got second in the triple jump, and Brad Martin with a fourth place finish in the 300 meter intermediate hurdles. Coaches Barton, Maskell, and Novak were very pleased with the way the season progressed and were happy with everyone’s efforts. In looking ahead to next season Coach Barton has reason to be optimistic - “If all returning letterwinners come back, we will be AWESOME!” Auburn (DUAL) Won Peru Invite 1st NC Invite 1st Syracuse Invite 1st Plattsmouth Invite 1st Conference Invite 1st Blair Invite 1st Norris (DUAL) Won Districts 2nd FRONT: H. Graham, B. Martin, J. Wurtele. J. Aldana. B. Denniston, T. D. Teten, Coach Lloyd Maskell. Not Pictured Is J. Davis. J. Dawson, K. Cravens. MIDDLE: J. Rowen, L. Dixon, S. Neubauer, D. Clymnes, T. Kreifels, C. Orton. B. Davis, F. Graham Llesenfeld, R. Kennell. BACK: Coach John Barton, T. Jordan. R. Majors, 108 Boys' Track TOP LEFT: Harold Graham strides out just ahead of brother Frank In the mile. TOP RIGHT: Tony Jordon clears the winning heighth at the Syracuse invite. MIDDLE LEFT: Jeff Rowen shows his triple jumping form that earned him a trip to state. MIDDLE RIGHT: Corey Orton and Brad Martin run the 110 meter high hurdles. BOTTOM LEFT: Ryan Kennell and Jose Aldana push each other for the win In the 800 meter run. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dave Clymens and Jerry Wurtele finish hard In the 400 meters. Girls’ Track Club, inexperienced FIELD: Long Jump Neumann TRACK: 14'ki 100 Dash Neumann 13.7 200 Dash Neumann 27.9 1600 Run Graham 6:03.85 3200 Run Graham RELAYS: 13:47.28 400 Relay Wheeler Glockel Weston Neumann 55.1 '3200 Relay Angel Rogers Mules Graham 'new school record 11:13.1 This year’s girls’ track club was a very young one, comprised of mostly freshman. Susan Neumann was the only returning letter winner and she displayed some much needed leadership. Susan’s most memorable accomplishment this year occurred at the Eastern Midlands Conference track meet where she placed fifth in the 200 meter dash. Along with Susan, Miriam Graham, the only senior gave the team a three class dimension. Miriam placed fifth in the mile run at the Plattsmouth Invite with a personal best time of 6:03. By far the best accomplishment of the year was by the young freshman, Meri Nienkamp who placed consistently throughout the year in the shot put. At the district track meet in Lincoln, Meri placed third in the shot, thus giving her a “shot” in the shot at the State Meet in Omaha. In commenting on the team, Coach Allan Parson said, “We’ll look to coming years for better performances. We’ll have eight returning lettermen next year. The future looks good.” Below: Give It a little more Susan! 110 Girls’ Track Top Left: Susan Neumann and Chris Angel tackle the hurdles. Top Right: Meri Nienkamp sprints to the finish. Left: Angie Bender shoots the “shot ” under the supervision of Mr. Maskell. Above: Theresa Glockel dashes toward the finish. Girls’ Track 111 Linksters win conference The 1983 Golf team was a team of inconsistency. In dual matches the City Linksters were 5-7 showing that they had the potential to beat top rated teams. Besides good competitions from the other team, our golfers had to contend with a typical Nebraska spring, rainy and snowy. Coach Jim Brockhaus commented on how the conditions affected play, “The team really never got into the groove of things. We would have a nice day to work on our game and the next day it would rain and we’d have to start all over again.” The weather played an important part on the outcome of the season. It hindered the performance of the golfers, and their record and scores are evidence of this. The team started the season a little slow by losing four straight duals to Shenandoah, Plattsmouth, Auburn, and Syracuse. Then they turned it completely around and won their next four. They finished the season with one win and three losses. In tournament play the NC golfers placed tenth in the Pius X invite, sixth in their own, and tied for sixth in the Crete Invitational. Then, for the highlight of the season, the golfers combined their best efforts, and won the Eastern Midlands Conference Championship. At districts the team placed tenth and sent one member, Mark Marcotte, to state. Shenandoah Lost Plattsmouth Lost Auburn Lost Pius X Invite 10th Syracuse Lost Plattsmouth Won Falls City Won NC Invite 6th Waverly Won Norris Won Auburn Lost Crete Invite 6th Falls City Won Syracuse Lost Shenandoah Lost Conference Invite 1st Districts 10th 112 Golf FRONT ROW: D. Barrett, D. Hemphill. MIDDLE ROW: M. Barrett, M. Garllpp, M. Doeden, R. Brockhaus, Coach Jim Brockhaus. Not pictured Is Marcotte, M. Sporhase. BACK ROW B. Anderson, T. Bonebrake, R. B. Popelka and J. Hammond. TOP: Golf team works on their putting on the practice green MIDDLE LEFT: Matt Sporhase shows his putting form. LEFT: Ron Brockhaus watches his ball go Into the cup. ABOVE: Dave Hemphill looks to figure out which way his putt will break. Golf 113 Athletic Banquet honors many athletes The NCHS Athletic Banquet honored many athletes, and Honorary Lettermen. They were J. Nebelsick, K. Kreifels, R. Roumph, P. Lutz, D. Clymens, J. Simms, S. Giitinger, J. Thurman, J. Marcotte, G. Conz, G. Finke, K. Neumann, Mrs. Betty Stoll, and Mrs. Carlene Moles. Among the awards a new category was set up by the Eagles Club for the most valuable senior cheerleader. This award was won by S. Giittinger. To honor those from football to golf, we thank these athletes for their contributions to our school, and we wish them good fortune in their future. boS+er 114 Athletic Banquet Opposite Page Upper Left: Kelly Kreifels and John Nebelsick show off their joint trophy. Bottom Right: Dave Clymens displays a trophy that Is almost larger than he is. Bottom Left: Greg Corn and Gretchen Finke pose for the camera. Top Left: Roger Roumpf grins from ear to ear. Top Right: The athletic banquet was well attended by athletes and others involved. Above: Jonna Simms has an armful. Middle: Phil Lutz received well-deserved praise and awards for his contributions. AWARDS Dave Clymens: Outstanding Wrestling Award and Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year; Greg Conz: Outgoing FCA President; Gretchen Finke:Outgoing FCA President, and winner of the Eugene Hermann Memorial Award; Sally Giitinger: Most Valuable Senior Cheerleader; Kelly Kriefels: Most Valuable Senior Football Player of the Year, and co-winner of the Most Valuable Male Basketball Player; Phil Lutz: Contribution Thank-You Award from Mr. Maskell and Mr. Schnitzer for Outstanding Student Manager; Jeff Marcotte: Schumacker Golf Award; Mrs. Carlene Moles: Honorary Letterman; John Nebelsick; co-winner of the Most Outstanding Male Basketball Player; Kathy Neumann: Outstanding Girls’ Track Award; Roger Roumph: winner of the Bob Schneider Outstanding Senior Lineman Award; Jonna Simms: Outstanding Volleyball Player of the Year, Outstanding Basketball Player of the Year, and Outstanding Athlete of the Year; Mrs. Betty Stoll; Honorary Letterman; Jim Thurman: winner of the George Peterson Outstanding Track Award. Athletic Banquet 115 200 Club expands; girls’ 100 Club established The 200 Club, which was established during the 1981-82 school year with only a few members, saw an increase in membership this year. The club, which was mainly organized as an incentive for the football players to lift weights, is under the direction of Coaches Allen Schnitzer and Dave Novak. The 200 Club has expanded into the 250 Club which will soon become the 300 Club for those who have moved up in their development. Members of the boys’ 200 Club are: Tim Cravens, Bret Allgood, Mike Riege, Bret Ford, Kent McGinnis, John Davis, Roger Roumpf, Mike Fayhee, Chris Winkler, and Paul Bruening. Not pictured is Brent Denniston. With the increasing enthusiasm of the boys’ 200 Club, interest among the girls grew as well. The girls' 100 Club was established this year under the direction of Coach Dan Ostransky. Members of the girl’s 100 Club are: Holly Lima, Christy Stovall, and Terri Cunningham. New members are: Denise Shane and Cathy Spidell. 116 Weight Lifting Upper 10%. From top to bottom: Juniors, beck through front, Lori Brass, Mary Boyer, Shelly Kramme, Cindy Royal, Melissa Benzel, Kelly Marunda, Deb Hall, Tim Rakes. Bonnie Anderson, and Doreen Davis. Sophomores, back. Carrie Brott, Natasha Bosley, Scott Neubauer, Claudine Thorne, Cindy Neuburn. Front, Lisa Scharp, Rhonda Wolstenholm, Kim Kleveland, Jodi Hauptman, and Sheila Brott. Seniors, back, Gretchen Finke, Kathy DeVorss, Becky Fusselman, Joan Griepen-stroh, Jonna Simms, Chris Boan, Lori Symonsbergen, Jon Dawson. Front, Laurie DuBois, Sally Guttinger, Kris Prouty, and Norma Burns. 118 Awards Night Thoughts I of awards night Awards night was an eventful evening for many students at Nebraska City High School. Many parents were present to support the students who excelled scholastically, dramatically, or artistically among the masses. There were 32 recipients of The Upper 10% award from seniors to sophomores. Those who showed high achievement in science, math, and history were also honored. Among the other awards given, the Drama Department honored its best performers. These awards consisted of the best actor and actress, supporting role for male and females, as well as the technicians. Students who were involved in art and shop took this opportunity to display their work. There were many entries this year, which ranged from clocks and lamps, to paintings and prints. These students should also be proud of their achievements. At the top of the page is the Drama award winners. Starting with the back row: Phil Lutz, who received Best Supporting actor; and John Holer, who received best actor. The front row: Linda Ganzel, who was awarded the most supportive technician. Next to her is Sarah Vann. She received the award for best actress; and Bonnie Anderson got best supporting actress. Above: Kim Kleveland, Lori Symonsburgen, and Gretchen Finke. These girls were given special awards for their achievements. Above: Kris Prouty, Joyce Jenson, Bonnie Chapin and Phil Lutz. They all received major awards at honors night. Awards Night 119 Above (left to right) Top row: Kim Kleveland, Ryan Kennell, Rhonda Wolstenholm, and Peggy Fitzgerald. Middle row: Lisa Scharp, Pam Lutz, Mary Boyer, Doreen Davis, and Shelly Easter. Bottom row: Jonna Simms, Gretchen Flnke, Kris Prouty, and Rhonda Schreiner. These are the members of the 1982-83 Student Council. Left: (left to right) Back row: Meri Nienkamp, Mark Easter. Lisa Scharp, and Janna Hemphill. Middle row: Chris Angel. Peggy Fitzgerald, and Kim Kleveland. Bottom row: Pam Lutz, Ryan Kennell, Doreen Davis, Tim Cravens, and Mary Boyer. These represent the future Student Council members. Below: Top row (left to right) Lori Brass, David Hemphill and Pam Lutz. Bottom row: Shelly Easter, Deb Hall, Sarah Vann, and Doreen Davis. This is the 83-84 NHS. 120 Awards Night 1982-83 SCHOLASTIC AWARDS Upper 10% (Listed Alphabetically) SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES Chris Boan Bonnie Anderson ' Norma Burns ’ Melissa Benzel Jon Dawson «’ Ted Bonebrake Kathy DeVorss Mary Boyer ’ Laurie DuBois Lori Brass Gretchen Finke Doreen Davis Becky Fussleman Deb Hall Sally Giittinger Shelly Kramme ’ Joan Griepenstroh Kelly Marunda Kris Prouty Kerri McVay Jonna Simms Tim Rakes Lori Symonsbergen ’ Cindy Royal STUDENT COUNCIL J. H. CATRON 1982-83 1983-84 AWARDS SENIORS SENIORS Phil Lutz - FFA Gretchen Finke Mary Boyer Joyce Jensen - FFA Kelly Kreifels Tim Cravens Bonnie Chapin - FHA Kris Prouty Doreen Davis Kris Prouty - FHA Rhonda Schreiner Ryan Kennell Jonna Simms Pam Lutz AMERICAN HISTORY JUNIORS JUNIORS AWARD Kim Kleveland Mary Boyer Lee DuBois Doreen Davis Peggy Fitzgerald MATH AWARD Shelly Easter Kim Kleveland Lori Symonsbergen Ryan Kennell Tracy Miller Pam Lutz Lisa Scharp k. SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES MA Peggy Fitzgerald Chris Angel ) i Kim Kleveland Mark Easter [ J J Tracy Miller Janna Hemphill Lisa Scharp Meri Nienkamp Rhonda Wolstenholm Marty Stovall RIVER COUNTY ARTS CRAFTS AWARD Linda Ganzcl Natasha Bosley Carrie Brott Shelia Brott Jodi Hauptman Kim Kleveland Scott Neubauer Cindy Newburn Lisa Scharp Claudine Thorne Rhonda Wolstenholm 1980-81 1981-82 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 1982-83 1983-84 Bonnie Chapin John Davis Jon Dawson Gretchen Finke Linda Ganzel Sally Giittinger Joan Griepenstroh Phil Lutz John Nebelsick Kris Prouty Rhonda Schreiner Jonna Simms Lori Symonsbergen Lori Brass Doreen Davis Shelly Easter Deb Hall Dave Hemphill Pam Lutz Sarah Vann DRAMA SPEECH AWARDS Best Actor John Hofer Best Actress Sarah Vann Best Supporting Actor Phil Lutz Best Supporting Actress Bonnie Anderson Outstanding Technician Linda Ganzel BAUSCH LOMB SCIENCE AWARD Gretchen Finke Awards Night 121 Teachers vs. Huskers Upper Left: Dave (Devious) Novak looks all washed up. Bottom: The Hoopster Huskers huddle getting psyched for the game. Beating insurmountable odds on March 3, 1983 Nebraska City H.S. and Lourdes Basketball team trounced the Husker Hoopsters by a whopping 12 points. The final score was 91-79. Early in the game good sportsmanship wasn’t displayed as Tim Monson, mild-mannered 9th grader science teacher took on the big man, Dave Remington in a wrestling match. It wasn’t a fair match as anyone could see, but it was a valiant effort. The Nebraska City Lourdes, Penn State possibles, consisted of: Mike (Furface) Little, Tim (Madman) Monson, Tom (Beethoven) Farrell, Erwin (Leader) Freisen, Bill (Bouncing) Runkles, and Dave (Devious) Novak. What a team! Their opponents, the Husker Hoopsters, were as follows: Dave Remington, Mitch Krenk, Todd Brown, Tony Felici, Jeff Merrell, Grant Campbell, Chris Van Norman, Dan Hill, Steve McWhirter, Jim Murphy, Tom Vergith, Jeff Kwapick, and last but not least Tim Hollbrook. This battle was for a good cause, a wrestling room for the Nebraska City H.S. Promising profits came to $300.00. Two hundred went to the N.C.H.S. and another $100.00 went to Lourdes. People came from all over to attend this sparring event. The number totaled 700. 122 Teachers Game Upper Left: Jim Murphy sets up a shot for two points while Ned Cox watches on. Above: Brian Popelka, Bret Ford, Ryan Kennel. Greg Corn, Doug Barrett (all part of the Brew Crew team) lift Referee Henderson to show their Brew Crew spirit. Below: Mr. Tim Munson, Mr. Jim Hackle, Mr. Erwin Friesen, Mr. Mike Little, Father Johnson, Mr. Dave Novak, Mr. Ned Cox, Mr. Tom Farrell, and Mr. Bill Runkles all line up as a team effort to show their strength. Teachers Game 123 Assemblies brighten school life During the 1982-83 school year we experienced many activities. These activities were not on the field or on the court but were in the auditorium. Among our visitors we had many inspirational speakers, Bernie Saggau talked with the entire Nebraska City student body about sportmanship. Roger Eskra from the Jostens’ corporation told us that the high school years are the best years of our lives. He supported this evidence well by showing a film that delivered a funny, yet uplifting, message. The most influential speaker was Jack Hagger, an ex-con, who shared his experiences of prison and his beliefs with the students. Freefair and the Lincoln East Swing Choir and Concert Choir provided music entertainment on two separate occasions during the year. 124 Events Top right: Bass player of Freefair” shows off his technique. Upper left: The Lincoln East Swing Choir performs for Nebraska City High. Left: Lead guitarist of Freefair” entertains us. Above: The health van, shown here, makes an annual stop at NCHS. Staff and Adds Z Top Left: Bret Allgood helps Ryan Kennell on the yearbook. Top Right: Brian Popelka and Cindy Royal serve as guinea pigs for our photographers. Middle Left: Jerry Wurtele and Pam Lutz actually do an assignment. Above: Brent Denniston dictates Einstein’s theory of relativity to Jill Hermann. Left: Journalism consists of: Susan Neumann, Jill Hermann, Shelly Stephens, Bonnie Anderson, Jim Rowe, Pam Lutz. Cindy Royal, Doreen Davis, Joyce Jensen, Cathy Sweeney, Kris Prouty, Jim Bryant. Laurie DuBois, Kathy DeVorss, Cindy Aufenkamp, Ronda Lima, Jerry Wurtele, Ryan Kennell, Brian Popelka, Paul Bruening, Brent Denniston, Lori Thrapp, Lisa Newby, Phil Lutz, Lyle Babcock, Matt Sporhase, Ted Bonebrake, Jon Dawson. Roger Roumpf, Brian Davis, Bret Allgood, and Miss Kaye. Opposite Page: Editor Doreen Davis gives advice to sta ff members Cindy Royal and Bonnie Anderson. 126 Yearbook Staff “Stars” on tour “Stars EDITORS ASSISTANT EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS STAFF MEMBERS ADVERTISING COORDINATOR ADVISER PRINCIPAL Doreen Davis Phil Lutz Kris Prouty Keven Kamalieh Ted Bonebrake Paul Bruening Lyle Babcock Jill Hermann Bret Allgood Bonnie Anderson Cindy Aufenkamp Brian Davis Jon Dawson Brent Denniston Kathy DeVorss Laurie DuBois Ryan Kennell Ronda Lima Pam Lutz Susan Neumann Lisa Newby Brian Popelka Cindy Royal Matt Sporhase Shelly Stephens Cathy Sweeney Lori Thrapp Jerry Wurtele Cathy Sweeney Kathy DeVorss Joyce Jensen, DS Diane Kaye, DS Erwin Friesen Two hundred copies of “Pioneers on Tour” were printed by the Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, MO. Each book contains 144 pages printed on enamel stock paper. Copy type used throughout the book is 10-point Souvenir. Captions were set in 8-point Souvenir. Folios were set in 8-point Souvenir. Page headlines were 30-point Souvenir. Thirty-point Souvenir was also used on the cover, division pages, and on the title page. Group pictures were provided by Moyer’s Print Shop, Kiritsy Photography, Stephen Harvey Photography, and Jack Martin, while others were taken by staff photographers. Extra photo help came from Diane Kaye, Ed Rowen, and the Nebraska City News press. Additional appreciation goes to all of the staff members who sold ads for this book, as well as, to Brian Popelka, who drew up the grid cover design. Staff members who supported the cover decision are also thanked. Doreen Davis Editor Yearbook Staff 127 A Abernathy, Bill 64 Adams, Mike 58 Aksamit, Harold 36 Aldana, Jose 51, 57 Aldana, Lupe 58 Allgood. Bret 51. 126 Allgood. Mike 58 Anderson, Bonnie 20, 21. 22. 24. 26. 51. 126 Arnold, Brent Arthur, Chuck 58 Ashenfelter, Todd 58. 62 Aufenkamp, Cindy 34. 126 B Babcock, Kristie 4. 58 Babcock, Lyle 9. 17. 18. 57. 126 Baker. Dan 32, 34 Barbee. Monty 58 Barnett, Sheila Barrett, Doug 98. 51. 57 Barrett. Lavena 64 Barrett. Tony Barton, John 64 Bassinger, Wendelin 19. 34 Bates, Marshall 58 Baucke, LuAnn 95. 3, 51 Behrends, Kenneth 58 Boan, Chris 34, 41 Belding, Walter 64. 66 Benzel, Melissa Boeche, Tom 31. 34 Boehke, Bobbi Bonebrake, Ted 15. 17. 22. 26. 32. 49. 51. 52. 126 Booth, Jay Booth, Ron Bosley. Natasha Bottcher, Tim Bowers. Tina Boyer, Mary 51. 52 Bradshaw, Tina 34 Brass, Lori Breazile, Bill Briley, Donna 95. 55 Brockhaus, Jim Brockhaus. Ron 34, 41, 98 Brockley, Kristie Broers, Steve Brott, Carrie Brott, Shelia 58 Brown. Debbie Brown, Robbie Bruening, Paul .... 12. 19. 51. 126 Bryant, Jim 35. 98. 126 Burns. Norma 7, 10, 13, 18. 35, 41, 37 Buller, Charles 58 C Callen, Jim Calvert, Pam Carnes, Roger Chamberlain, Janene 26, 50 Chaney, Paul Chapin, Bonnie Childers. Ed Christiansen, Shelly 95. 58. 59 Clymens. David 7. 5. 144 Clymens, Diane 24, 23, 59 Cole, JoRene Conz, Greg 50 Conz. Larry 14. 50 Cooper, Cathy Cooper, James .... 20. 21, 22. 35, 44 Cranford, Chris 59. 95 Cravens. Connie 59, 144 Cravens. Tim 50 Crowner, Christine 59 Cruikshank. Cristy 35 Crunk, George 59 Cullin, Karen 35 Cunningham, Amy 59 Cunningham, Laura .... 3. 50 Cunningham. Steve 59 Cunningham, Terri 26. 50 Curtis, Dennis 64. 66 D Davis. Brian 35, 44. 126 Davis. Doreen 9. 5. 51. 126 Davis, John . 12. 20, 21, 22. 35 Davison, Lori 35 Dawson, Jon ... 7. 10, 18, 35. 36, 126 Denniston, Brent ... 50. 57. 126 DeVorss, Kathy ... 2, 31, 35, 36, 96, 126 DeVorss, Randy .... 62 Dixon, Lance 59 Dresher, Brian DuBois, Laurie 2, 35. 36. 126 DuBois, Lee 11. 58. 59 Dunn, Bill DuVall, Dean 59 E Eacret, Bob ........................... 35, 40 Eads, John ................................. 35 Easter, Shelly ................ 12, 50, 95, 96 Eaton, Monty .......................... 50, 52 Eloge Sharp, Diane ......................... 55 Eloge, Kurt ........................... 38, 45 Emons, Gayle ............................... 59 Esser, Jeff ................................ 59 F Farris, Tina 45 Fahey, Mike Farrell-Mort, Peg .. 64 Farrell, Tom 21, 22, 64 Finke, Gretchen .... 36. 38. 2. 7, 10, 15, 14. 36, 38 Fisher, Mike 64 Fitzgerald, Peggy .. 59 Fletcher. Troy 59 Ford, Brett Foss. Mary Fox, Jean Fox, Virgil 50 Francois, Mike 38 Friesen, Erwin 64 Fusselman, Becky . 14. 38. 48 Fusselman, Jeff .... 59 G Ganzel, Linda 38 Gebers, David 38 Giitinger, Sally 31. 41, 38, 48 Gilfert, Rodd Glockel, Jeff 38 Gottuia, Kris .......................... 3, 51 Graham, Julie .............................. 38 Graham-Speckhardt, Frank ................. 61 Graham-Speckhardt, Harold ................ 61 Graham-Speckhardt. Miriam ............ 7, 8, 26, 31, 36. 46 Greene, Jay ................................ 38 Grefsrud, Viki ............................. 51 Gress, Eric ............................... 38 Gress, Joyce .............................. 38 Gress, Rhonda ............................. 59 Griepenstroh, Joan ........... 20, 21, 22, 38 Griepenstroh, Nancy ........................ 59 Griepenstroh, Scott ........... 9, 18, 51, 57 Gruber, Laura .............................. 51 Gundlach, Sheri ............................ 64 H Hall. Deb ................ 9, 12, 24, 51, 132 Hall. Joe ............................ 59. 62 Hammond. Jay ............................... 59 Harding, Bob .............................. 38 Harger, Wendy .......................... 9, 59 Harris, Sandy ............................. Hauptman, Jodi ............... 19, 24, 23, 59 Hellerich, Laurie ...................... 3, 51 Hellerich, Linda ........................... 51 Helmers, Susan ............................ 59 Hemphill, David ................. 16, 19, 20, 21. 51, 52, 98 Heng. Dan ..................... 7. 10. 19, 38 Hermann, Jill .................... 51. 95, 126 Herold, Scott .............................. 59 Herr, Mike ........................... 51, 55 Herzog, Shawn ........................ 59, 62 Herzog, Tammy ........................ 39, 45 Hespen, Kevin .............................. 51 Hoch, Richard .............................. 39 Hofer, John ..... 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 51, 98 Holland. David ................... 32. 39, 144 Holland, Mike ............................. 59 Hollen, Teresa ................... 26, 51, 95 Horstmann, KaeLynn ................... 16, 52 Howell, Julie ..................... 3, 18, 52 Howell, Jeff .............................. Hoyle. Dale ................................ 39 Hoyle, Mark ................................ 39 Hume, Todd ................................ Humphus, Theresa .......................... 52 Huss, Paul ................................ 52 I Irvin, Julie .............................. 65 J Jensen, Joyce .................... 37, 39, 126 Jewell, Mike ............................... 39 Jewell, Pat ................................ 52 Jones, Dana ............................... 39 Jordon, Margie ............... 31, 40, 36. 39 Jordon, Tony .............................. 61 Joes, Kelley .............................. 52 K Kamalieh, Keven .............. 15, 49, 52. 56 Kaye. Diane ........................... 65, 126 Kennell. Ryann ............... 11, 19. 52. 126 King, Mary ................................ 61 128 Index Kinnison. Bill ............................. 52 Kleveland, Kim ................... 15, 24, 61 Knapp, Dennis ......................... 52, 57 Knickman, Jonna ............................ 61 Koberstein, Mike .................. 2, 31, 39 Kramme, Shelly ............................. 52 Kriefels, Kelly ............... 7, 13. 14. 15, 36. 39, 42. 40 Kriefels, LuAnne ...................... 65, 95 Kunz, LeAnn ........................... 18. 53 Kunz, Mark ................................. 39 L Larson, Dan ............................... 39 Lechner, Amy .............................. 39 Lechner, Carol ....................... 19, 39 Ledbetter, Cathy .......................... 42 Lee, Roy .................................. 53 Liesenfeld, Todd ............ 20. 22. 26, 53 Lima, Holly ................. 11. 52, 57. 96 Lima, Ronda ...................... 42, 44. 126 Luppen, Allison ........................... 3. 53 Lutz. Pam ................... 26, 53, 95, 126 Lutz. Phil ..... 20, 22. 23, 24. 26. 42. 126 Loeske, Don ............................... 65 M Maddox. Dan ......................... 32, 42 Majors, Ron ...... Marcotte, Mark ... Martin, Bobbi .... Martin, Brad ..... Martin, Bucky .... Martin, Jessica .... Martin, Tony ..... Marunda, Kelly ... Maskell, Lloyd ... Mead. Brad ....... Mead. Mark ....... Mercer, Jeanne ... Meisinger, Steve .. Miller. Jim ...... Miller. Tracy .... Miyoshi. Rosemary Moore, Larry ..... Moyer. Chris ..... Mumm, Lori ....... Murphy, Brenda .. McComish, Toni .. McCord, Sherri .... McCowen, Don .... McGinnis, Kent .... McNeilly. John .... McVay, Kerri ..... Nemec, Jim .............................. 65 O Oelke, Shawna .......... O’Flaherty, Cathy ...... O’Flaherty, Jeanette ... O’Flaherty, Joe ........ Oliver, Lynn ........... Olney, Terry ........... Orton, Corey ........... Osborn, Danny .......... Ostransky, Dan ......... P Palmer. Brian ............................... 53 Patrick, Kirk ............................... 61 Patton, Doug ........................... 53, 54 Penny, Mark ................................. 53 Peterson. Paul ......................... 41. 43 Petro, Jeannie .............................. 53 Peirce. Steve ...................... 4. 11, 61 Pike. Neil .................................. 53 Plummer, David .............................. 61 Popelka, Brian ...... 13, 16, 26, 51, 53, 126 Prouty, Kris ..... 7. 10. 19. 31. 43, 48. 126 ................ 19, 53 .................... 42 .................... 61 .................... 61 .................... 61 ................ 31. 42 ............. 9, 15, 53 .................... 65 .................... 42 ................... 61 .................... 61 .................... 53 .................... 53 ............ 11. 58. 61 .................... 64 I !!!. ! !!! 31! 42 .................... 42 .................... 61 42 .................... 65 .........7.10.43.45 ................. 4. 65 ................ 53. 56 N .................... 43 .... 24. 14. 13. 43. 46 ................ 14. 43 .................. 43 ......... 7. 12, 31. 43 .................... 65 .................... 61 9. 26. 30. 52. 53, 126 ................ 16, 61 ............... 42. 126 ................ 18. 61 .................... 43 ............. 123 R Rakes, Moncia ........................ 19, 43 Rakes, Mike .......................... 37, 43 Rakes, Tim .................................. 53 Rathe, Bob ............................ 65, 98 Reed, Steve ................................. 61 Reeves, Brett ............................. 54 Renken, David ............................. 54 Riege, Mike ............................... 54 Rinne, Wade ............................... 51 Rivett, Barb .......................... 49, 54 Ribett, Marilyn ............................. 65 Roberts, Michelle ......................... Roddy, Ken ................................ 54 Rodeman. Kevin ......................... 54, 98 Rowen, Jeff ......................... 9, 16. 54 Roumpf. Roger ........ 7, 10, 13, 19, 46, 126 Rowe, Jim .............................. 46. 126 Royal, Cindy ........ 11, 12, 17, 52, 54, 126 Runkles, Bill ............... 18, 64. 65, 144 S Sarska, Vicki ............................... 46 Schalk, Ronnie ..................... 18, 32, 46 Scharp. Lisa ........................... 45, 61 Schmidt, Sue ........................... 19, 46 Schneider. Roy .............................. 61 Schnitzer, Allan ........................... 123 Schnieber, Julie ............................ 61 Schoen, Cathy ............................... 55 Schomerus, Kevin ....................... 53, 55 Schreiner. Rhonda .... 7, 13, 14, 15, 46. 96 Schrieter, Brad ......................... 9, 55 Schutte, Deann ......................... 52, 55 Scott, Dana ............................ 46, 48 Shane. Denise ........... 11, 58, 61, 96, 95 Shields, Diana ......................... 31, 46 Shields. Joe ................................ 61 Shipley, Twilla ............................. 61 Shoemaker. Bob .............................. 55 Simms, Jonna ............. 2, 7, 10. 18, 46. 96 ....... 61 19. 32. 43 ....... 43 53 ... 43. 44 7. 10, 43 ....... 53 ....... 65 Nebelsick, Deone Nebelsick, John .. Nelson, Rick ..... Neeman, Sandy .. Neubauer, Kim ... Neubauer, Sharon Neubauer, Scott . Neumann, Susan Newburn, Cindy . Newby, Lisa ...... Niebruegge. Neal Noell, Bobbi ..... Novak. Dave ...... Spidell, Cathy 55 Spidell, Mark 46 Standley. Roy 62 Standley. Sherry 46 Stehlik. Bill 63, 144 Steinman, Dean 19. 47 Stephans, Shelly 55, 126 Sterling, Lonnie 47 Sterns, Brenda Stitt, Reno Stodola, Joleen 47 Stovall, Christy 9, 55 Straw, Janet 44. 47 Straw. Karie 56 Straw, Mary 62 Stevenson, Paul 65 Suedmeier, John 62 Sweeney, Cathy 2, 18. 41. 47 Symonsbergen, Lori ... ... 20. 21, 22. 47, 126 T Taylor, Terry ........................... 47 Teton, Dan .......................... 56, 98 Thrapp, Don ............................. 65 Thrapp, Lori ....................... 126, 47 Thummel, Matt ....................... 42. 47 Thomason. Linda ..................... 37, 47 Thone, Claudine ......................... 62 V Vann, Sarah .... 20, 21, 22. 24, 26, 56 Vogel, Darin ......................... W Wachter. Mike ........ Walters, Bill ........ Walters, Steve ....... Wampler, Dan ......... Wampler. Doug ........ Westphall. Brian ..... Welson, Rex ......... Wiebke. Janelle ...... Wilken. Vicki ....... Williamson. Steve .... Winkler. Chris ....... Wlthee. James ....... Witter. Rhonda ...... Wolstenholm, Rhonda Womochil, Terry ..... Wredt, Larry ........ Wredt, Tammy ........ Wurtele, Nancy ...... Wurtele. Jerry ...... Wurtele, Louis ...... ..................... 47 ..................... 47 ..................... 56 ................ 31. 47 ..................... 56 .................... 62 15. 20. 21. 22. 56. 98 ..................... 56 ............ 26. 65. 96 ..................... 56 ..................... 57 .................... 66 ..................... 47 ............ 62. 95. 96 ................. 3. 57 ..................... 57 .................... 62 ............ 14. 22. 65 ... 26. 55. 57, 70. 126 ................. 9. 57 Y Yost, Jack .............................. 62 Yost, Sally ................ 20, 21, 22, 57 Yost, Tammy ............................. 47 Index 129 NORMAN’S OPEN 24 HOURS IN STORE DELI BAKERY NEBRASKA CITY JAMES OIL COMPANY 319 S. 11th Street Nebraska City Congratulations Class of 83 V-L A l -LANES, Inc. BEST OF LUCK to the 1983 SENIORS and the students of NCHS County National Bank Trust Co. Nebraska City, Nebr. 68410 CONGRA TULA TIONS NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES 130 Advertising Complete Photographic Services South Highway 73-75 HOME OF THE STATUETTE Nebraska City 873-7507 JIM PAT SMITH GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE CLASS OF ’83 E - Z LIQUORS 601 South 11th BERTHOLD’S FLOWER SHOP Flowers and gifts for MERCER’S all occasions!! Prom - Homecoming - Weddings Thomas C. Weddle Owner 723 CENTRAL AVE. NEBRASKA CITY, NEBR. 68410 PHONE 402-873-5595 ADKINS' KERR McGEE 11th Street at 7th Corso If you are shopping for low prices, Shop at NED’S. Ned's Super Value 873-7037 Nebraska City, Ne. Advertising 131 KENWOOD PIONEER Woofer’s Den Cindy (Hall) Meyer %° Godfather’s Pizza A pizza you can’t Pioneer Mall 873-3223 621 Central Avenue Nebraska City, NE 68410 Trade mark (g) South Highway 73-745 Nebraska City Fluckiger Joan Koopman 1315 CENTRAL AVE. NEBRASKA CITY, NE 68410 873-6622 A complete line of Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, LINCOLN MERCURY and Ford Trucks JESSUP’S 824 Central Avenue AHEAD OF OUR TIMES ROFFLER FAMILY HAIR CENTER Pioneer Mall 621 Central Avenue Nebraska City 873-3397 LIMA’S CLOTHING Your sports headquarters for sweatshirts, printed t-shirts Edward □. Jane f Co. Members New York Stock Exchange. Inc. 873-6161 SiPC and tennis shoes For your fashions in jeans, shirts, and boots 803 Central Avenue James F. Heineman Mike Medaris Registered Representative 1024 Central Nebraska City 873-5579 132 Advertising The Student Center. Going to McDonald's® is almost as much a part of school as going to class. You've made us the place to meet, to talk, to have a good time, to celebrate your victories and help forget defeats. You’ve made McDonald's more than just another place to eat. And that's why, at McDonald's, we do it all for you. Nobody can do it like McDonald's can KIRITSY PHOTOGRAPHY 1104 2nd Corso Nebraska City 873-3700 Gosch Brother’s Sanitation Residential Commercial Industrial We’re proud to Support The Pioneers And Yearbook ’83 When it comes to sanitation service we appreciate your support GOSCH BROTHERS 873-3233 F ellowship Of There’s only 1 C hristian Way to go With the PIONEERS A thletes Nebraska City High School Huddles Advertising 133 cnmBLEs Furniture Appliances Best Of Luck ’83 Wayne Brown, 800 715 owner Central MERRITT CLEANERS Your clothes “merit” the best 820 Central Avenue Nebraska City 873-3022 We wish the Pioneers the best in 1983 AMERICAN LEGION CLUB Post 8 610 Central Avenue Nebraska City 873-9824 WEIGHT TRAINING 'V POWERLIFTING ■ Year round fun n |£ fitness jj, Qq MEN WOMEN Gwn And Bear It Marv Jane Zimmerman 710 N 15th 873-5233 ROWE CHRYSLER Dodye NEBRASKA CITY 134 Advertising euBbjBv WE’RE PROUD TO EMPLOY PIONEER STUDENTS IN OUR BUSINESS Central Avenue at 14th Street Nebraska City When it concerns You. It concerns us. Valley View Village “Congratulations and best of luck Class of 1983”! Nebraska City News Press We extend a hearty congratulations VALLEY VIEW to the 1983 seniors. We encourage CARE CENTER all students to consider the A place where life and challenging field of health care work is rewarding Advertising 135 “WE DO CHICKEN RIGHT” We cater any event! SNODDERLY’S OFFICE SUPPLY For all your office supplies. 719 Central Nebraska City Family Prescription 823 Central Avenue CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 83! Nebraska City 873-6606 Nebraska City, Ne. 873-5050 ■LANDIS engine company r small engine sales service 210 S. 11th Street Nebraska City 873-6231 BEST OF LUCK CLASS OF 1983 JCPenney Guitars C Music Shop Band Instruments 812 No. 11th St. Nebraska City NE 68410 873-9328 “We Clothe the Family” Store Phone Catalog Phone 873-5597 873-6693 Music SALES SERVICE Accessories Special Orders 136 Advertising When it comes to your financial needs, see your full service bank THE FARMERS BANK Make our bank your bank The Farmers Bank Nebraska City, Nebraska Member FDIC mxm Catalog Sales Agency In Nebraska City, Ne. T«K (flrOTHESTREE (H II.FT ORDER THE EASY WAY Call 873-5582 ...where 50% savings happen everyday The Liesenfeld Agency Whirlpool Washers - Dryers Refrigerators - Freezers Ranges - Microwave Ovens Dishwashers - Furnaces Air Conditioners 373-3739 E L E C T R O G A S OF NEBRASKA CITY. INC. LARRY VAN SICKLE 1 220 CENTRAL AVE 402-873-7515 Nebraska City, nebr Advertising 137 Where fashion is a look — not a price Fashion S i ° Ar to Firestone Complete Car and Truck Service Dawson Oil Transport Nebraska City 24-Hour Service Highway 73-75 873-6618 Shoes for the entire family Nebraska City NEBRASKA CITY ELKS LODGE B.P.O.E. 1049 917 Wildwood Lane NEBRASKA CITY PLUMBING AUOtATr BOHL PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC. 1113 CENTRAL AVENUE NEBRASKA CITY. NEBRASKA 68410 -gating Owners Gale Bohl Harlan Bohl Ray Bohl FASHION BEAUTY SALON Donna Ron GOOD LUCK SENIORS 620 S. 11th St. Nebraska City 873-3489 1707 Frontage Road 138 Advertising SERVING THE NEBRASKA CITY AREA FOR 94 YEARS Midwest Federal SAVINGS AND LOAN BEST OF LUCK PIONEERS IN 1983 Ul'TMfcr •Anv esctjutc Drive-thru window Breakfast served 6-11 a.m. Soup and Salad Bar Hope the Pioneers Round Up a Good Year K-Bar-D Nebraska City For Your Printing Needs Cowboy Shop Visit 1213 Central Avenue Nebraska City R.0.B0R2O NEBRASKA CITY, NEBRASKA 66410 Advertising 139 PIONEER THEATRE First-run movies brought straight to you! Nebraska City 873-6487 THE FAMILY FUN PLACE LORTON, NEBRASKA 402-259-2545 Mon. thru Sat. 10 A.M. Till Midnight Sun. 1 P.M. Till 10 P.M. Student Council says “Good Luck Class of ’83!” in Richard Symonsbergen Dorothy Symonsbergen WINDOW COVERING DESIGNER neDraska city upholstery and design 1109 12th corso nebraska city, nebraska 873-3505 DAN’S GARAGE 1117 S. 11th Street Nebraska City 873-9060 loo oo r: ....... 140 Advertising Lisa’s Flowers ’n Gifts “Show how you care, Say it with flower’s” Webering Jewelry Fine Diamonds PICK A GIFT FOR ALL SEASONS 803 Central Avenue Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410 AFS, FTD Telephone 402-873-5559 YOUR CLASS RING MADE WITH 910 CENTRAL AVE. NEBRASKA CITY, NE 68410 402-873-5058 Pat and Darell Martin, Proprietors CONGRA TULA TIONS SENIORS From EMPLOYEES AT PENDELTON WOOLEN MILLS, Nebraska City, Nebraska Advertising 141 Run Out to RON’S And catch in on all the latest arcade games. RON’S REC ROOM owned by Ronald Chapin South 11th THE SEWING BASKET “SEW AND SAVE” 900 Central Avenue Nebraska City First Quality Brand Name Fashions At Wholesale Prices 106 S. 11th Street Nebraska City, NE 68410 142 Advertising PATRONS Big River Construction Brandt, Horan and Hallstrom Brown’s Shoe Fit David Meyer Dr. George Mann FBLA FHA Goodrich Dairy Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DuBois Mr. and Mrs. Leland Giittinger Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jensen Pete’s Feed and Seed Wurtele Distributors “5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... BLAST OFF” is what you would have heard if you were at Grundman Airport on May 20. William Runkles, the Biology teacher, and his class set out to launch their homemade rockets. The students were filled with excitement and curiosity, wondering if their rockets would launch or blow-up. It had taken them a week to build their rockets, and soon they would be flying high. Twenty judges lined up to watch and to pick which rocket was designed the best and which one performed right and was recovered. “It was tough choosing just one or two, there were some real nice rockets”, says Mr. Runkles. There were only a few casualties, 3 blow-ups and 3 unrecovered. Not only was it for students but Miss Irvin also took part in the activities. B ° t 1 f h a f e s t i f i n u n t t g ° u 144 Rockets WAUtWWTK PI HUkHINC COMPANY MAMIUNt MIMOl'RI «« ROCKET WINNERS 1st place - Neil Niebruegge Joe Shields 2nd place - Susan Helmers Claudine Thorne 3rd place - Brent Arnold Top Right: Mr Runkles sets up a rocket. Bottom Lett: Mike Holland. Tim Cravens. Bill Stehllk. and Scott Neubauer watches the take off. Center Right: Diane Clymens sets off her rocket. Sfcsa