Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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On a sunny, breezy May 20, 1984, 232 seniors reached the most important milestone of their high school lives. Memorial Field was the setting for the 96th annual Norfolk High Graduation and Honors ceremony. Baccalaureate was held at 1:30 with Honors beginning at 2:30 where scholarships were received by many graduates. Pastor Arnold Krugler gave the happy graduates his blessing and a few words for thought about their upcoming lives. Significant Afternoon Establishes Memories Jill Kuenzi, Darin Mackender, and Makie Paradise gave their final speeches to their fellow graduates and faculty. They led the class scholastically. Diplomas were presented, tears were shed, cheers and exclamations of happiness were heard. More of the fine line of supreme students from Norfolk Senior High School had completed what were to be the happiest days of their lives. A few girls stop in the Forum for a minute because they can’t wait to try on their caps and gowns. Brandon Stevenson is thrilled with the idea of graduating as he puts on his cap. The top ten graduates were: First Row; Stephanie Burkum. Natalie Straight. Lisa Hilkeman, Jill Kuenzi. and Jennifer DeWalt Back Row; Monica Schiffbauer. Brandon Stevenson. Jeff Holloway. Darin Mackender. and Makie Paradise. GRADUATION 15

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Who really enjoys work? Boys’ and Girls’ State was a workshop in government; for this reason it was a must that students selected were willing to do some studying. They studied material on state government a month before they went, for preparation for the week’s stay. Boys’ And Girls’ State Forms Future Leaders Boys’ and Girls’ State wasn’t a recreational camp. There was a planned program of athletics for a part of each afternoon, and other recreational activities were offered. Yet, the principle purpose of the project was to instruct the students in good citizenship and good government. Leadership qualities were essential in ‘Staters’, and those selected must have proven that they were leaders and were right for this honor. “Since the students we recommend may be in state competition, we are sure to send our ‘best’,” stated Steve Schroeder, NHS counselor. Students selected include: Greg Allen, Mark Brtek, Kathy Belville, Alka Desai, Cami Wilcox, and Paula Effle. Girls from NHS attending state include; Cami Wilcox, Kathleen Belville, Alka Desai, and Paula Effle. Boys from Norfolk attending State are; Greg Allyn, and Mark Brtek. Kathleen Belville expresses how she feels about going to Girls’ State. («n 14 BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE

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“Success is contagious,” was one of the more outstanding comments made by Darin Mackender, Salutatorian of the 1984 class, at the Commencement ceremonies May 20, 1984. These words were so true as the disease affected 232 students, including absentees throughout the year and 10 particular people a little more than others. These successful people were the top ten students of their class working their way up the line of supremacy since their sophomore year to attain this goal. The top three Contagious Disease Affects Many Grads students were Jill Kuenzi, Valedictorian, Darin Mackender, Salutatorian, and Makie Paradise, with the following people making up the rest of the ten: Stephanie Burkum, Jennifer DeWalt, Lisa Hil-keman, Jeff Holloway, Monica Schiffbauer, Brandon Stevenson and Natalie Straight. These ten hard-workers struggled and strained with three years of tough classes and tough teachers to find their names on the Principal’s List each quarter, four times a year for three years. Why did they do it? Maybe for the feeling that they accomplished something or maybe getting straight A’s was the one of the things that they were good at and it made them feel good inside seeing the first letter of the alphabet over and over again on report cards and thinking, “I bet Mom and Dad are proud.” Presenting her Valedictorian speech to a crowd of hundreds is a very nervous Jill Kuenzi. Karla Kester talks to a fellow graduate following the ceremony as Kim Monson looks on. 16 GRADUATION