Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1986 volume:

A ccomplishments 1 (S . Learning Sports Faces Participation Student Life Community Opening ............ I Accomplishments..... 8 Student Life....... 18 Faces.............. 32 Learning........... 64 Sports............. 80 Participation...... 116 Community......... 160 Closing........... 190 Norfolk Senior High 801 Riverside Blvd. Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-0952 Milestone 1986 Volume 87 c What will happen this year? ontemplations Anticipation and expectation abounded as each school year began. Hopes and goals for the new year swept through the student body. We wanted each new year to be better than the last. Perhaps that was the first of many steps taken in 1986 that designated it The Year of the Panther . It was named so because of individual achievements along with school successes. Each honor roll student was another feather in the school's cap. Our victories added more trophies to our proud collection. The days to come were looked forward to with a little apprehension that accompanied our excitement. We considered all the tests yet to be taken, the occasional losses of games, assign ments to complete, dateless Friday nights, and disagreements with friends and teachers we would endure. A groan emitted from our lips only to be replaced with a grin as we envisioned more glorious days. We heard the cheers of the crowd as our receiver easily sidestepped the opponents’ outstretched arms to carry the ball 45 yards for the winning touchdown. We saw the big red A on the top of a semester test for which we had studied hours. We envisioned a gorgeous date and a perfect Homecoming evening. We ... At the beginning we could only imagine how the year would turn out. Would it be our best ever or our worst? Would we meet all our goals or not even get started on the first? We could only guess at the answers to these questions. Whatever our achievements and downfalls of the year would be. we all agreed that just being here at NHS made it enjoyable and worthwhile. After all, we were part of a long line of Panthers. It is a drizzly day for a Homecoming parade but cheerleader Jason Hoffman does not seem to mind the weather. Neither did the other participating students who gladly got soaked rather than forfeit the parade. The Homecoming bonfire was brought back for the first time since 1979. Students gather around it for a pep rally the night before the game against North Platte. The Panthers beat the Bulldogs 20 7. 2 OPENING We no longer spend Halloween night gathering goodies from neighbors! instead. we go to football games. The Panthers charge through the spirit line before the game against Grand Island in which we emerged as the victors. In the Powder Puff football game spon sored by DECA and held at Johnny Carson Field on November 3. the rivaling teams are the T. J. Swans and the T. K. Hitters. The Hitters, coached by Tim Tuttle and Jerry Kilcoin. overpowered the Swans, coached by Todd Oltmans and John Bridge. 13 - 12. Jeff Goger exhibits his skill on the parallel bars for the student body during a convocation. He is a member of the YMCA gymnastics team and an instructor there. OPfcNING 3 Lori Pelashmutt prepares to board the bus after school. The bus is not a common form of transportation, but it is needed for a handful of students who live out of town. 4 OPENING The parking lots at NHS are always packed with students' cars. Many times there is not enough room for everyone. On September 6. 1985 the Nebraska Seat Belt Law was put into effect. Loree Weyhrich fastens her seat belt in order to protect herself from the perils of the road and her pocketbook from the long arm of the law. Walking is the oldest form of transportation. Cindy Nathan uses her feet to carry her out the door and away from school. Hoofers almost extinct ehicular modes Thank the caveman who developed the wheel. Without it we all would have attended boarding school or had very sore feet. Consider what our school would have been like without the many forms of transportation used to and from school. Students. teachers, cooks, and custodians would have hoofed it both ways. School would have started later and ended earlier so Woodland Parkers and country folks could make it on time. NHS surely would have become a boarding school! Transportation differed for each student although most arrived in cars and filled the parking lots leaving no room for latecomers. Each car was unique, however, and reflected its owner's personality and taste. Whether it was a jacked up Nova with no muffler and furred interior or a sleek TransAm with customized plates, it served one purpose — to get the student where he or she wanted to go. Steve Schrader remarked, I need transportation. It gets me anywhere I want to go faster than walking. If I had to walk everywhere I wouldn’t go out as often.” Last year transportation was easier because I didn’t have open campus, but this year I’m always coming and going. I almost have to have my own car,” added Lori Danielson. Some students could have been categorized as either carpoolies”, freeloaders”, or hoofers . The carpoolies”' parents took turns driving a group to school each day. The freeloaders , however, mooched rides with friends who had cars instead of being seen with Mom or Dad or riding a 1978 Schwinn 5-speed. The hoofers” walked to school in all kinds of weather despite the distance. The school bus was available to those students who lived out of town and did not have cars or were too young to drive. Bicycles and motorcycles were common too while the weather permitted. Without transportation there would have been no students. Without students, NHS. as we knew it. would not have existed. All the things that made our school superior — academic excellence. organized sports, group participation — would not have been. Most important of all. 1986 would not have been the Year of the Panthers.” Kelly Kleinsasser enjoys riding his cycle to school while the weather permits. He finds that parking is not a problem. OPENING 5 Nicki Hitz uses the coin-operated copier in the library. It was previously located in the main office until it was converted for students’ use and placed in the library. —’Panthers always keep trying o be the best The Year of the Tiger began in China on February 9, 1986 at the outset of the Chinese lunar year 4684. The Year of the Panther” began sooner. It all started on August 26,1985 - the first day of school. On this momentous day, The Year of the Panther” made its debut. It was a year that held promises for 850 eager students who were embarking on another, maybe the last, of their high school years. We entered this year with a certain amount of pride left over from the last. In that year, 1985, NHS was chosen as one of 132 schools in the nation to be recognized for our Excellence in Education. That was quite an honor to our school and to each of us who attended it. So when the school year of 1985-86 began, we had decided to give this year our ’‘all” and live up to the expectations of our parents, teachers, and, most importantly, ourselves. We strove to make this year count. It was not bragging or lying to say we were special or that NHS was unique. Just like students in all schools, we considered ourselves the best in academics, sports, and leadership. In some respects we were right. As long as we had pride in our school, we were a united body of students to be reckoned with by any challenger. We ranked with the elite in brain power, muscle power, and Panther Power! We knew that our years as high school students were limited to three and only three. We were always told by the older generation that these would be the best years of our lives, so we should enjoy them. That is exactly what we tried to do. Only time will tell if they truly were our most enjoyable. At the time, however, we had a blast”. Chowing down candy bars and guzzling pop was a great way to spend a free period in the student lounge. Participating in sports or just watching was a good way to expend our energy and get involved. Getting good grades was a chance to get on Mom and Dad’s good side and increase our chances for scholarships to the college of our choice. We tried hard. We really did. Someday we might look back on these days and realize our mistakes, but we will always be content with the fact that we tried. Steve Nelson. Dann Nelson, and Brent Boulden. wrestlers, work in the concession stand during a game while Melissa Wendt and Michelle Elkins buy some refreshments. Members of various organizations take turns in the concession stand on game nights to raise money. 6 OPENING excellence M EDUCATION 1984-85 Bob Mann and Robin Ueckcr hold the flag that was presented to NHS by the U.S. Department of Education. We were one of 132 schools nationwide recognized for their Excellence in Education. Erin Marotz checks out the comics section of the Omaha World-Herald during his lunch break. The library also has editions of Norfolk Daily News. Sioux City Journal. Lincoln Journal, and The New York Times. The pop machines in the student lounge are a very popular attraction at NHS. Making his selection. Ty Muhs chooses to Be a Pepper . OPENING 7 8 ACCOMPLISHMENTS NHS students earn their honors_ mbition sees results From making the grade to going to state, the range of ACCOMPLISHMENTS at NHS was extensive. Students achieved goals, received honors. competed for trophies, and earned the glory they sought. The goals for the achievers were of varying sizes, but the importance was the same. For some students, graduation was a long awaited triumph. After struggling through endless assignments over the years, the feel of a graduation gown and diploma was a joyful sensation. Some students enjoyed the recognition of being an honor student and maintaining an outstanding average in their studies. Others felt a sense of accomplishment during the few times they scored better than a ”D” on a test. The achievement was the ultimate goal, but it was the effort that showed the true worth of a student. Those who listened and studied in class were the most likely to get that desired A on a dreaded semester exam. The debater who practiced long hours found that his time paid off upon being chosen for state competition. The student who kept his grades up throughout high school received the special honor of wearing a white robe at graduation. There were many different types As one accomplishes more and more, he realizes that there is more and more to accomplish. - Jeff Miller of honors a student could obtain. Certainly. Milestone Girl or Boy was one of the more special ones since it was unique only to NHS and awarded only to one senior girl and boy at the end of the year. Principal's List and Honor Roll were goals for many students. Being selected for Girls’ and Boys' State or NSI was quite a treat for those chosen few. The publications students who did outstanding work over the were selected as new Quill and Scroll members and given a pin and magazine subscription. Because of the vast abilities of the people who attended this school and the achievements they accomplished. 1986 was deemed The Year of the Panther.” Jason Goodell picks up his report cards at the office after paying his fine. Getting good grades is an achievement for all students. Every senior looks forward to the day he will graduate. Brent Lambley picks up his graduation announcements from Jostens' representative Mrs. Gary Tuttle. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 9 Wilcox selected aurels Christi Wilcox was tapped as Milestone Girl ax the annual Honors Program following Baccalaureate on May 18. Sports and Student Council dominated Wilcox's activites for her three years at Norfolk Senior High. She was a volleyball and basketball team member all three years. Peers chose her as a leader in Student Council for three years as well. As a junior, Wilcox was elected to National Honor Society by faculty members, proving her scholastic capabilities as well as her leadership. Members of all classes selected her as Homecoming Queen in the fall. In addition, Wilcox was a member of Panther of the Week Committee as a senior. Girls’ N-Club for two years and Pink Panthers for two years. She was also a member of Pep Club and French club for one year. Milestone Girl and Boy were chosen by a committee composed of an administrator, the senior guidance counselor, two teachers and two junior students at large. Selection was based upon academic achievement, and service to school and community. This award represents one of the longest standing traditions at Norfolk Senior High School. Milestone Girl Christi Wilcox IO MILESTONE GIRL L Luedke selected aurels Jim Luedke was honored as Milestone Boy at the Honors Program on May 18. Academics and music were just two ways Luedke served his high school. He was the NHS Jazz Band guitarist for all three years. An Honor Roll student all three years as well, Luedke was selected to attend the Nebraska Scholar's Institute in the summer of 1985. He was also elected to membership in National Honor Society as a junior. Luedke served his school in a unique way by serving as the student representative on the Norfolk Public Schools’ Math and Physical Education Curriculum Committees. For his work he earned a Panther of the Week Award. He was also named as an Elk’s Student of the Month and was the recipient of the Washington school P.T.A. Scholarship. Luedke was a member of the Norfolk High Cross Country and Basketball teams for two years. He also participated in Chess Club and Spanish Club. At St. John’s Lutheran Church he was Senior League president, a member of the Lutheran Youth Advocacy Committee and performed for several church musical presentations. Milestone Boy Jim Luedke MILESTONE BOY II Society receives new members vJ)verlays used Composed of dedicated and well-rounded students, the National Honor Society volunteered their time to tutor students who needed help in various subjects. The honor society’s main purpose was that of a service organization. Tutoring services, help at parent-teacher conferences, and the distribution of litter bags during Keep America Beautiful Week kept them busy. Selection into the National Honor Society was based on four areas: (I) scholarship, (2) leadership, (3) character, and (4) ser- vice. A B” average was also needed. Officers for the 1985-86 school year were president Rob Allison; vice-president Jeff Miller-, secretary Linda Cornett-, and treasurer Ajay Desai. At graduation this year. National Honor Society members were honored with overlays which bore the N.H.S. emblem. These overlays were a special gift from this year’s N.H.S. to future members so that members could be recognized at commencement. National Honor Society sponsor Mrs. Sobansky congratulates junior Paul Davis on his acceptance into N.H.S. Fifteen juniors were initiated. 1986 Senior National Honor Society members. Front Row: Todd Bennett. Jim Cox, Tim Davis, Amy Feidler. Back Row: Stephanie Frey. Carrie Lichliter. Tammy Marshall, Faythe Martz. James Ross. 1986-87 Honor Society members. Front Row: Joanne Beiriger, Troy Bottger. Scott Berney, Paul Davis. Sandy Dieckman. Stacy Dieckman. Mike Effle. Back Row: Ken Frank. Kent Hofmann. Tracy Koch. Laura Mischke. Paul Nitz. Eric Otten. Laura Thelander. Mitch Troutman. □ NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Senior Todd Bennett displays the new overlays worn at graduation this year by N.H.S. members. Senior Jeff Miller and sponsor Robin Sobansky initiate Bennett into the honor organization. Journalism students honored anquet given Special in that it was an international organization only for journalism students. Quill and Scroll continued to grow. Seven new members were initiated at the annual Publications Banquet. Rick Allison, Nan Day, Stacy Dieckman, Patty Bush, Laura The-lander, Sara Rogers, and Jill Sher-mer were the new honorees. New members received a pin and a year's subscription to Quill and Scroll magazine. The main goals of the club were to establish a contest for outstanding work in journalism and to honor administrators and fac- ulty members who cooperated with publications so much by granting interviews and sharing information. Qualification for membership included an outstanding contribution to journalism and a position in the upper third of the class. The purpose of Quill and Scroll was to foster an understanding between the school and the Publications Department. A contribution to the Publications Department this year was a new 35mm automatic camera given by Quill and Scroll. Being initiated into Quill and Scroll are Jill Shermer. Laura Thclander. Stacy Dieckman. Sara Rogers. Patty Bush, and Nan Day. The initiation was held at the annual Publications Banquet in May. 1985-86 Quill and Scroll. Front Row: Sherri Dreyer. Patty Bush. Lisa Carstenson. Kris Nerem. Back Row: Jill Shermer. Laura Thelander. Linda Carr. Rick Allison. Robbin List. Stacy Dieckman. Tammy Marshall. Sara Rogers. Sandy Dieckman, Nan Day. QUILL AND SCROLL 13 Graduates of the class of 1986 are congratulated after Commencement. There were 235 graduates in the class of 1986. Patty Avery and Michelle Paulsen stand around talking about how great it is to have a diploma. Lisa Carstenson and Kris Nerem look to find the next person who gets a hug. Mike Williams and Trent Baker are 14 GRADUATION thrilled to finally have their diploma. Shane Merchant reaches out his hand to be congratulated because he is no longer a high school student. Robert Mann. Jeff Miller, and Rob Allison pose after the Honors Ceremony with Principal Jeff Burkink and Superintendent Dr. James Merritt. The three seniors graduated at the top of their class academically. The 1986 Top Academic Ten: Front Row Robert Allison. Lisa Carstenson. Tim Davis. Ajay Desai. TrishaLingenfelter. Back Row Robert Mann. Tammy Marshall. Jeff Miller. James Ross. Jill Shermer. Principal Jeff Burkink presents Carmen Jorgensen with her diploma and Dr. James Merritt shakes her hand. Mike Jurgens waits next in line. Robert Mann. Valedictorian speaks to his class about the years behind them and what is to come in the future. Salutatorian Jeff Miller and third-ranked Robert Allison also gave speeches. GRADUATION 15 Graduates look toward future with anticipation emories shared by all Julie Logan smiles happily after she is presented with her diploma. Commence men! was held at Mcmoruil Stadium. Department Award were Robert Mann and Robert Allison. In order to receive the Science Department Award, seniors needed to have a cumulative grade point average of 94 percent or better and an 86 percent in Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, and Physics. The Richard H. Cross Debate Scholarship Award went to Linda Cornett and receiving the Lions Club Debate Award was Lisa Carstenson. As the graduation of the class of 1986 came to a close, many goodbyes were spoken and tears were shed. It was time to let go of the past and grasp the future with a firm grip. Nan Howard smiles as she walks away after receiving her diploma. Every senior look one of the carnations from the bouquets near the stage. Angee Riggins and Craig Risor relax before the Commencement Exercises. They have just finished with the Baccalaureate service which was held earlier in the afternoon. Since the beginning of school, every student had dreamed of his graduation. On Sunday May 18. the dream came true for 235 seniors at NHS. After thirteen years of school, teachers, and tests, it was time to leave the carefree life of childhood and enter the real world as adults. Leading the class in academic standing as valedictorian was Robert Mann. Salutatorian was Jeff Miller, and ranking third was Robert Allison. The remaining top ten graduates were: Lisa Carstenson, Tim Davis, Ajay De-sai, Trisha Lingenfelter, Tammy Marshall, James Ross, and Jill Shermer. Many honors were bestowed upon the class of 1986. Receiving the U.S. Army Distinction Athletic Award was Kent Crippen. The Nebraska New Car and Truck Dealers Association Scholarship went to John Hoeppner. In memory of Ellwin Fletcher. NHS drafting teacher, a new scholarship was given this year to the outstanding senior in drafting. The Ellwin Fletcher Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Linda Cornett. The Lions Club Award went to Tim Tuttle, and the Robert Brome Award went to Kris Nerem. The Computer Science Award was awarded to the outstanding senior in computer science who was Brad Stauffer. The two recipients of the Science 16 GRADUATION Kirsten Anderson. Mike Jurgens. Jim Cox, Jeff Jensen and Tim Tuttle follow along with the program at the Honors Convocation. The honors were presented immediately after Baccalaureate. Kris Nerem gets emotional as she hugs Trent Baker while Nan Howard waits in line for the next hug. Jeff Jensen gives someone a high five because he is glad this day has finally come. Pat Erb. Mike Williams. Scott Olson. Trent Baker and Kim Baker all anxiously await the Commencement. All of the programs were held on a sunny but breezy Sunday. Brian Gardels is excited to see what is in his diploma. Nikki Thoendel talks to another well-wisher on the field. GRADUATION 17 18 STUDENT LIFE Dawn Winter. Brad Matthies. Greg Jones, and other students at Post-Prom hold their bags of winnings while waiting in line for another game. Post-Prom is held every year from 1:00 - 4.00 a.m. following the dance. Variety of life-styles depicted_ ime spent differently egging cars, and acting weird. Thanksgiving was for families. Spring break was just that — a break. Then came summer, which was looked forward to from the first day of school. It was a time for tans, summer jobs, lazing in the sun, family vacations, and much more. A special aspect of student life was the foreign exchange students who came to our school for a year. Our students could mingle with these four and gain a little knowledge of their countries and maybe even a new friend. Student life was very individualized. A student’s life was his to lead the way he liked. However, the special people who attended NHS; and the way they conducted themselves out of school kept NHS's reputation solid. Everything a student did throughout the year of 1986 made it The Year of the Panther.” A lot of a student’s time is spent at after school and weekend jobs. Dave Smejkal spends his Saturday afternoon working at Dairy Queen. Many students attend sports events during their free time. NHS students fill the stands at a Friday night basketball game. During school hours students vere busy with their studies and ime was limited. However, after he final bell of the day rang, TUDENT LIFE began. Weekday nights were usually illed with activities such as jobs, lomework, phone conversations, ind plans for the weekend. One f the most common questions leard around school on a Friday ifternoon was, Where are the ►arties?” After deciding whom to ;o out with that night and what o do, the glorious weekend be-;an. Weekends were an escape for nost students. For two days, they ould practically forget about chool. They could sleep in with-ut missing their first two classes f the day or stay out late without ver going to sleep. The ways in hich they spent their weekends ere endless. Some students enjoyed a owdy weekend that included a ports event, road trips, parties, pposite-sex chasing, and an ccasional Main.” Others preerred more quiet fun such as aking in a movie with a date, atching VCR’s at a friend's ouse, or even staying home for the weekend. For some a trip to Grandma’s was inevitable where the weekend was spent sleeping, eating, socializing with relatives, and wanting to go home. Some weekend nights were spent at special school related activities. Three nights out of the year, many NHS students attended Homecoming, Winter Royalty, To me, student life is time spent out of school in sports and extracurricular activities. ” - Sam Burrell and Prom dances. Friday night football and basketball games drew large crowds of students. During school, weekends contained the most student life, but vacations and summer held even more. Winter vacation was a time of many ski trips, travels abroad, and social gatherings. Halloween was a time for papering houses, STUDENT LIFE 19 Homecoming proves successful radition back A hot bon-fire and a damp parade made Norfolk Senior High’s 1986-86 Homecoming an event to remember. Prior to the bon-fire, two new features were introduced at Norfolk Senior High. The Norfolk High Booster Club sponsored a hotdog feed in the school cafeteria. Afterwards, a choir concert was given in the Forum by the two Norfolk High choirs and the Choraleers. The old school tradition of a bon-fire was revived by the Pep Club for the first time since 1979. An enormous crowd attended the bon-fire to participate in the first of the Homecoming festivities that were planned. Although the tradition of the Homecoming parade may not be new, the rain gave it a different twist. The floats were wet. but that did not dampen the spirits of the mighty Panthers. One of the activities that was planned for Homecoming was the annual Spirit Week. Many students and faculty members participated in the week-long festivities that consisted of Sweats Day, Hat and Tie Day, Clash Day, Fiftie’s Day, and Maroon and White Day. During half-time of the Norfolk-North Platte football game on Friday, Sean Korth and Christi Wilcox were crowned the 1985-86 Homecoming King and Queen. The football victory on Friday night and the dance on Saturday rounded out a very successful and memorable Homecoming week at Norfolk Senior High. It is unbelievable what crazy things people do during Homecoming Week. Pep Gub members are dressed up for the parade to show their school spirit. The bon-fire is an added inspiration as the football team captain Kent Crippen gives a pep talk to the crowd. This is the first time since 1979 that this type of event has taken place at NHS. The tradition of Homecoming royalt lives on. King Sean Korth and Quee Christi Wilcox are crowned during th Homecoming festivities. 20 HOMECOMING Teacher Doug Brown and Sophomore Trina Hutchison are dressed to clash. Clash Day is one of the five dress up days during Spirit Week. The 1985 Homecoming Candidates. Sitting: Stephanie Frey. Christi Wilcox. Standing: Kent Crippen. Laurie Kollmar. Tim Tuttle. Kim Uecker. Ajay Desai. Brent Flaskamp. Geri Spinier. Sean Korth. HOMECOMING QI Anticipation of coronation builds oyalty crowned As they marched down the aisle as the center of attention, the 1985-86 Winter Royalty candidates were in anticipation for the moment of coronation. After the theme song Ice Castles was sung, senior class president Tim Tuttle stepped up to the microphone in preparation for the announcement of the king and queen. The cue was given and Tuttle proclaimed, The Winter Royalty King and Queen for 1985-86 are Ed Ehrenfried and Heidi Claussen. In addidtion to coronation, there were other activities to fill the night with excitement. The Norfolk Panthers put up much effort in the basketball game played against Hastings Tigers, but suffered an unfortunate loss with a score of 35 to 38. During half-time Close-Up sponsored a pie throwing contest to earn money for their trip to Washington, D.C. The prime candidate, Richard Cross, Speech instructor, was the receiver of the pie. A dance ended the festivities at midnight, but the memories of this Winter Royalty made the year of the Panther a year to remember. Coronation began with the theme song Ice Castles.” Singers from left to right: Kris Nerem, Angee Riggins. Tiffanie Fuhrman. Erin Marotz. Jeff Jensen. John Glanzer. Candidate couples Dorie Johnson and Mike Halferty and Heidi Claussen and Ed Ehrenfried stand on stage. They wait expectantly for the announcement of king and queen. 22 WINTER ROYALTY Heidi Claussen and Ed Ehrenfried stand proud shortly after being crowned. Their faces show the happy surprise of being chosen king and queen. Winter Royalty Candidates for 1985-86: Andi Hitz, Mike Mundt. Mike Halferty, Dorie Johnson. Melissa Busskohl. Brad Humburg, Kathi Rourke. Todd Oltmans, Heidi Claussen. and Ed Ehrenfried. WINTER ROYALTY 23 Buffet, band entertain_ radition intact Saturday May 3 was a perfect evening for the 1986 Junior-Senior Prom. Being the first year without a sit-down dinner at Prom, many couples chose to dine out at favorite restaurant. After dinner it was off to the Senior High where the gym had been transformed into a park scene by the Junior Class. Andrea DeFor, Angie Urban, Darin Nelson and Pat Mancini, accompanied by Todd Bennett, sang the prom theme These Dreams. Reigning as 1986 Prom King and Queen were Todd Bennett and Sheryl Ronspies. The dance began after coronation with music provided by SNAP, a band from Sioux City, Iowa. After prom was the traditional Post-Prom party, sponsored by the senior parents, which lasted from one to four Sunday morning. During Post-Prom, various prizes donated by Norfolk merchants were given away to many lucky juniors and seniors. When the Post-Prom party was over, several people went out to eat or over to a friend’s house for an early breakfast. 24 PROM Todd Bennett and Sheryl Ronspies are all smiles after being named 1985-86 Prom King and Queer.. Later they were congratulated by their friends. Chuck Burt. Cami Degaillez. Brad Smythe. Mark Powell. Bill Lurz. and Julie Behnke wait their turn at the Penny Toss. Various prizes were won at the many game booths during Post-Prom. Pat Mancini. Angie Urban, and Andrea DeFor sing the Prom theme These Dreams before the coronation of King and Queen. They were accompanied on the piano by Todd Bennett. Brian Merkel and Michelle Karmazin help themselves to the buffet table at Prom. This year a snack buffet was used instead of a complete dinner. John Pennisi and Angie Urban are getting ready to have their pictures taken. Regency Photo took the portraits this year during Prom for couples who wanted their picture taken. Chris Madden helps the ceiling commit tee hang streamers. The Junior Class decorated the gym this year into a park scene the day before Prom. PROM 25 SYLVESTER STALLONE ut Fashion at NHS this year was anything goes.” However, some prevalent trends were stirrup pants, oversized shirts, straight skirts, and paisley prints for girls. For boys the Miami Vice look was in”. It consisted of oversized pants rolled-up at the cuff and unconstructed blazers worn with T-shirts. Spiked hair, created by the ever-popular mousse, was well-liked by all. Chantel Geyer and Mike Halferty walk out of Kings after seeing the latest Rocky sequel. Many NHS students enjoyed Rocky IV. 26 STUDENT LIFE Burger� Burger among STUDENT Large variety made choice of cola difficult epsi-Coke war lives on Coca-Cola and Pepsi were as typically American as the hotdog and chewing gum, yet each cola had its own claim. Coca Cola was It” and Pepsi was ’’the taste of a new generation.” All of this was quite confusing, but the real truth to these claims was found beyond the doors at Norfolk Senior High. According to one hundred students surveyed, approximately fifty-five percent preferred the taste of Pepsi over Coca Cola. Reasons given for these preferences ranged from 1 drink Pepsi just because to I drink Coke because that is what Mom buys.” No mat ter what the reasons were, it was a fact that the cola industry was one of the most profitable American industries with teenagers consuming over half of the distributed bottles and cans of cola products. The history of cola went back quite a few years. In 1886 the Coca-Cola Company distributed the first cola drink. Soon after Coca Cola’s development, the Pepsi Company appeared. This created great competition for Coca-Cola. This was proved by the cola market, where there was a wide variety of Coke and Pepsi from which to choose. We had New Coke, Cok.C Classic, Cherry Coke, Diet Coke, Caffeine-Free Coke, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Light, and Pepsi Free. With all of these choices tantalizing our taste buds, it was not too difficult to imagine the flavor of an ice-cold all new yet original caffeine-free diet light cherry Pepsi Coke. Going from the cool taste of Coke, to the crisp look in sporty fashions, the Coca-Cola Company put its trade name on shirts and jeans. This method of advertising tended to intrigue the younger generation. The Pepsi Company used famous people to heighten its advertising campaign. For instance, Michael Jackson sang his song while he danced to the Pepsi beat. Then came Geraldine Ferraro as she spoke up for Diet Pepsi. As Junior Cindy Stevens said it, I like Pepsi and Coke, but the best part is the commercials. Each company tries to get you to drink their product and it is too difficult to choose, so I drink both.” Different can designs make the cola more appealing. Pepsi has taken the Jackson Tour logo and printed it on their cola cans for more appeal. 28 COLA FEATURE Juniors Paul Nitz and Sheila Bottorff walk down the hall together before class. Sheila comments on Paul s Coca-Cola attire. The choice of which cola to drink is difficult. Pepsi is on the top of the cola drinkers' charts at NHS. The supply of Coke is running low. Hard at work, Senior Shannon Brundieck is stocking the shelves with Coke. Senior Dave Smejkal takes a break between classes for a cool refreshment. Dave's choice is Pepsi. COLA FEATURE 29 Alexandra Krebs talks to fellow student council members about the turkey drive. Foreign exchange students are active in many organizations. Nacho Ochoa takes a break from lifting weights in the weight room. Many of the foreign exchange students are involved in extracurricular activities. Foreign exchange student Jose Rizzoli shows his participation in school life by wearing his Panther helmet. He enjoys playing football on the sophomore team. Jose Rizzoli. Alexandra Krebs, and Tanja Feinauer share a joke during homeroom. All of the foreign exchange students are automatically on Student Council. 30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS Living in U.S. challenge tudents Imagine living in a foreign country, not seeing your friends and family for a year, and not being able to eat your favorite home cooked meal or relaxing in the privacy of your own bedroom. These were just a few of the changes that four students had to make when they decided to spend a challenging year in the U.S. as foreign exchange students. The four foreign exchange students attending NHS this year were Tanja Feinauer and Alxan-der Krebs both from West Germany, Nacho Ochoa from Spain, and Jose Rizzoli from Mexico. Many adjustments had to be made bv these four students in adapt order to enjoy living in the U.S. for a year. They had to adapt to our language, customs, food, and a new school system. Adjusting to the English language was some what difficult because you use so much slang,” stated Feinauer. My biggest surprise was the school,” said Krebs. The students and teachers work togeth er more, and there is an open friendly relationship between them.” Although they came from different countries and back grounds, by the end of the year, the exchange students were no longer considered foreigners but friends. The 1985-86 foreign exchange students. Front Row: Tanja Feinauer. Alexandra Krebs, both from West Germany. Back Row.- Jose Rizzoli from Mexico. Nacho Ochoa from Spain. Tanja Feinauer pins on Toby Smith's boutonniere before attending the Homecoming dance. They are excited about the fun evening ahead. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS 31 Sean Kline psyches up to the sound of his Walkman while waiting his turn to wrestle. Meanwhile, he checks out the action on the mats as NHS battles Lincoln Northeast. 32 FACES n What is underneath counts most HS shows individuality What did each of us observe as we went about our daily school routines? No, not lockers, books, walls, doors, and other such furnishings common to all schools. We saw FACES — the faces of the students who formed NHS. Whether it was a cheerful, forlorn, sullen, or ecstatic face text to us in the Forum one day, t was sure to be a different face he next. There were many jpportunities to meet new and riendly ones through such things is sports’ participation, parties, ind mutual friends. After all, with 150 faces to be seen around the chool, it was hard for anyone to now everyone by sight. A face does many jobs. It has he equipment which enables a erson to see, smell, taste, hear, at, or kiss. However, a face contains more than just eyes, nose, and mouth. A person's emotions can also be read on his or her face. Where are of others too. Usually the first thing one person notices about another is the eyes the smile. With a smiles found? Tears? Frowns? On . nice smile, a stu dent could earn A face provides an outlet for emotions and lets me know the way a friend is feeling before talk to him. ” - John Glanzer faces, of course. Peoples’ facial expressions made it easy to see who had passed or failed a test throughout the year or who had won an action packed game. A face attracts the attention a job, a friend, or a boyfriend or girlfriend. A face can also attract a camera since the most common subject in photos is the face. The most important part of a face, however, is to identify its owner. Just as each face is unique, so is the person behind it. Every student and faculty member at NHS was special. 1986 was different from any other year because we were different and we were the foundation of the school. The Year of the Panther” was unparalleled because of us. After waking from a quick nap. Dave Smejkal lounges in the Forum during a free period. He finds it an opportune time to listen in on the new gossip or visit with friends. As members of the jazz band. Scott Berney and Rob Allison play during a pep rally. The jazz band's music was a source of enlivenment at many rallies and games throughout the year. FACES 33 34 SENIORS a v. - £- o a g 3 v. r u § a. o 30 r- 0 73 c- ? 2: 2 3 a. r- G £ 2 n r- -x G 2 I Oj CJ 1 ZT g n o -1 VI z n -1 a o a Cl. 3 at 3 VI Cl Eli VI c -1 o 3- g Z co CO 7 V. c O G 3 Cl. v. g G VI V. G 3 - v. v. 0-4 fit ■ O G VI fit 71 -71 r : ■9 fv� Vi Si O' 2 5 V. CO 2 £ - a — 5 5? 73 5 S' G 2 £ Cl G •7 “ G - o G VI G 3 73 = I Cl G =• V. - —• G CO V “I “I G fit -I - I . •• o_ at VI V. Mike Adams Sherri Adkins Michelle Allison Robert Allison Anthony Anderson Kirsten Anderson Rick Armitage Patty Avery Kim Baker Trent Baker Patrick Bates Doug Behrens Cory Bendixen Jamie Bennington Todd Bennett Jay Berlin Jeff Billesbach Kassey Black Scott Blair Lisa Bloomquist Todd Borgmeyer Mike Bourelle Curtis Brand John Bridge James Brown Russ Brown Mary Brungardt Shannon Brundieck Carmen Burkinshaw Chuck Burt Melissa Busskohl Linda Carr Charlotte Carstens Lisa Carstenson Heidi Claussen SENIORS 35 'Buddies’ help each other out pedal friends Someone to talk to, someone to go out and have fun with, someone to help you through the day , that was what a best friend was at NHS. Best buddies included girlfriends and boyfriends from in town or out of town. Troy Schultz and I have been best friends since we were three. I had to move away, but I would still say we’re best friends. The distance really doesn’t hurt how much fun we have,” Shannon Brundieck said. Most NHS seniors preferred a best friend who let them be themselves. My favorite thing about Jodie Heier is I can tell her anything, and I can be sure she won’t laugh; I can just be myself; I don’t have to impress her,” Kathi Rourke commented. My best friend lets me be who I want to be whenever I want. We’re just individuals. We don’t have to try to act like each other,” said Ed Ehrenfried. Going to movies, parties, dances, driving around, or just sitting and talking were some activities in which best friends participated. We just like to go out and have a good time. We don’t necessarily have to follow everyone else to have fun,” Sean Korth said. Best friends were always there just in the nick of time. There were the times when you were starving and needed that extra dime for a candy bar or a loan when you didn’t have a pen. Your best buddy was always there for you. While some seniors hung on to their high school buddies, most went on to find new best friends. College friends will be best friends from college and on. I may not be with my high school friends, but I’ll be curious about how they end up,” said Lisa Test. ”1 wish that I could stick around with my high school buds forever, but most of us will go on and get separated through college, stated Brian Merkel. I’ll never forget my best friends from Norfolk High, though.” Shane Merchant and Russ Puls were one of the many sets of best friends that liked to just have fun and act crazy. Every Friday one could spot Merchant and Puls easily by their wild Hawaiian outfits. Kent Crippen Homecoming Candidate. Advisotv 12. 8ov� ‘ Trad. ftl2 Yell Club 1012. Football 1012. Boy ' N Club II 12. Steven Cruise Industrial An Club ft Wrestling WH. Yoll Club ft 12. Intramural Basketball 10II Iwiir Oal� lorf Pan� el on Pep Club ft-W: Chow 10II. Owl ' Teism 10 Cathy Davenport Choir ft Spring Play ft Sham Davi Spanish Club ft II. Pop Club ft. National For on hr If ague ft. Debate ft. Speech ft. Concert Band 1012. Marching Band ft. 12. NSl II Milestone 12. faB Musical ft 12. STRAY! II. All Stair ft.12. Orchrttra ft 12 Timothy D vi� • Chess Club H 12. Chou IOII. Clwralecr II. Swing Choir ft knsty Peitlotl - German Club II. Computer Science Club ftU A|ay Pm Student Council ft 8, National Honor Society It 12. Homecoming Candidate. Vil II. Student Advisory 12.Fa Musical ft It. Boys' Track ft II. Yell Club 10-12. Tool ball ft 12. Intramural VoBrybal II. Class Olticcr 12. All Stale ft II. Orchestra 1012. Beys' N-Chib 12 Drnm, Peering kin, Pelfin Kelli Pehren Pep CM ft IBIA 12. Chon ftll, G rh' N Club ft 12. Girh Basketball ft Intramural Basketball II. Intramural VoBcyball II. Girls' VoHeybal ft!2 I lm Pel an Sean Ooran PICA II12. Toolhall ftl2. Basketball ft. Track ft It, Class Officer ft N Club 12 Mitchell Poring Sherri Dreyet French Club ftl2; Computer Science Club II. Panther Staff II 12. Oui .vid Scot! 11-12 luann Oroescher (d fhrenfned Winter Royalty Candidate. NSJ It, Wrestling ftl2. Yell Club ft 12-. Footbal ft Intramural Basketball ftl2 Jody ilkins Pat £rb • Cl ess Chib 12. Bey ' Track ftII, Cross Country ft 12. Intramural VodeybaH 12. Intramural Basketball II-12. Boys Golf 12. Boys' N Chib II 12 Todd faunce Bov ' Track ft!2. Cross Country ftfl lynrtte Feddern Pep Club ICVI2. G«rl� ' Vdeybal ft. Footbal Cheerleader 11-12 MalmJa Feddern Fall Musical ft Mat Maul ft Gels Track ft. Statistician ft. Mayorette II 12 Sieve fehrs French Club 12. Intramural Basketball IM2. Class Officer ft Amy feidler Spanish Club 1112.181A II 12. National Forensic league 12. Speech 12. Concert Band ft Marching Hand ft Choir 12. Girls' InsemMe 12 kMwiNW 12. Fall Musical 12. SIRAYT 12 lanya Femauer Foreign lxchange student from Germany Brent Flaskamp PFC A II12. Panther ol the Week Committee ft. Slu.fenl Council ft 12. Homecoming Candidate Ye Chib ft 12. Boys' Baskelbal ftll. FoottM 1012. Intramural Basketball II Patla Flesner - French Club II. Choir 1012 Veinon Forney FFA 1012 Teresa Frank French Club ftM. Pep Club ft 12. FBI A ft 12. Student Manager ft!2. Sprng Play ft. Fall Musical ftl2. Statistician 12 Shelly Fredrick Stephanie Frey Panther ol the W eek Committee ftll. Student Council 11-12. Homecoming Candidate. Girls' N Club U 12. Mai Maid ■. Girls' Goll ft 12 Statistician ftl2 Pennis Fryer lillanie Fuhrman Pep Club ft. Concert Band ft«. Marching Band 10-II. Jai: Band ft II. Choir ft 12. Clioratcers II12. Swing Choir ft Spring PUy ft.12. I all Musical ftl2 Brian Gar del Btian Gibbs Boys’ Track ft. tom Gilbert John Glan:er - Choir ftl2 Nil II. Choraleers 11-12. lall Musical II 12. Footbal ft Intramural Basketball II. All Slate 12 kip Godel I odd Godel Remta Goelvch Jeff Goger Spanish Chib ft 12. Panther ol the Week Committee 0.Concert Band ft 12. Marching Band ft 12. Wrestling ft Boy Swimming ll 12. Football 10. Pru� n Major 12. Joy Grrbr Spanish Club ft 12. Computer Science Club II. IBIA 12 Russel Haate Comer I Band ft 12. Marching Band ft 12. Jan Band ft 12. Ye� Club II 12. Intranwiral Basketball ftll M.ke FUllertv PICA II 12. Winter Royalty Candidate. Choir ft. Fall Musical ft Boys' Track ft 12. Yell Club ft 12. Boy Baskeibal ft. lootbaU ft 12. Intramural Volh-yba II, Class Officer II 12. Boys' N Club II 12 Jcrr. Harek Pep Club ftll, IBIA ll 12, Girls Sport CKvrleader II 12 Volleyball ft SuilMKiM ft Pan Hatlrrman 36 SENIORS Lee Cook Linda Cornett Jim Cox Kent Crippen Steve Cruise Lori Danielson Cathy Davenport Shanna Davis Tim Davis Kristy Deitloff Ajay Desai Dennis Doering Kelli Dohren Tom Dolan Sean Doran Sherri Dreyer Luann Droescher Ed Ehrenfried Jody Elkins Pat Erb Todd Faunce Lynnette Feddern Malinda Feddern Steve Fehrs Amy Feidler Tanya Feinauer Brent Flaskamp Darla Flesner Vern Forney Teresa Frank Shelly Fredrick Stephanie Frey Dennis Fryer Tiffanie Fuhrman Brian Gardels SENIORS 37 E Lingenfelter excels ffort pays off Co-ordination, determination, dedication, and patience are qualities associated with athletics. They are also characteristics of awardwinning horseback riding. Trish Lingenfelter, senior, had been riding horses since the age of 13. Focusing her attention away from school was what she liked best about horseback riding. In order to maintain good performances. and to improve her riding. Lingenfelter rode year round about an hour or two every day. ”A competitive horse rider must be well-co-ordinated, confident, dedicated, and have lots of patience. stated Lingenfelter. She added that those qualities were necessary in order to be satisfied with her performance. Lingenfelter's hard work paid off when she received many awards, the greatest being the Ak-sar-ben winner of Western Riding. In this event she had to show control of her horse. Penny , through various difficult maneuvers. Lingenfelter also was named. Reserve Champion” in the I9S5 State 4-H Show. Her highlight in 1985 was being the first person in Madison County to pass Level Four Horseman, which is the most difficult level. She was fifth in the state of Nebraska and the District Horseman Champion. In all. Lingefelter received about 40 trophies and over 100 ribbons. Although she planned not to include horseback riding in her career plans. Lingenfelter wanted to teach others how to ride horses as a hobby. More important than the awards themselves, said Lingenfelter. were lasting friendships.” The talented rider summed up her attitude about the sport. The winning and losing aren't important; it's the personal satisfaction that counts.” Upper: Trish Lingenfelter takes riding Lower: Lingenfelter takes a rest after a seriously, but often she just likes to ride competition. She is wearing the required to relaxation. She prefers Western Riding English riding suit, for pleasure. Mark Mauser Industrial Arts Out 13. Student Adv W fy II. Boy Trick 012 Jodie Utter Spanish Club AMI. OK A ll i), Pop CM) O. Choir K II. Student Advisory 13. Tall Musical Oil. Girl, N Club II 13. Girls' Trick 10. Girt Basketball OH. Imiauwrul Basketball ll. Girl ' Goll Ol3, SiansiKiun 13. Kick Kria,n Penn. Hmkcn IBIAI3 An.il Hill hmch Club 10. Pop CM 013. Winter Royalty Candidate, IVbate ll 13, Speech ll 13. Spring Play O II. Owls Tenm O, Intramural Voile,baft II. Pettfy O 5«e Hobb John Horppnrr Concert Band KMI. Musil.uig Band 1011 Cheryl Horst I HI A KM}, Clvu II 13, AfiWfOne 113 Soup Horst Monty Hoskmson MCA 13. Wrestling H. Boys' Batkeiball 101 . Bovs KatkribaR Oil, Boys' tennis 10. Inlranurai Basketball KMI Bill Houdek Inlramvral Basketball II Nan Howard PICA ll 13. Pep Club O. Debate Oil. Concert Band Ol3, Marching Band OH. Girls' N Club II 13. Girl ' Ir.K'k Oil Brad Hamburg PICA II 13. Winter Royally Candidate, Roys Track O Sell club O 13. Boy Basketball 013.football II 13. Boy Gott 13 Curlrt Iron thunder ttrolling Ol3i Boy Tennis 013. Boys' Slate II fell Jensen Civs Club O. Computer Scinece Club O. IBl A O. National forensic league 013, Student Manager Oi Debate 013, Speech 013 Chorateer II I3i Swutg Choir 013. Spring Play 013 fall Musical 013. Veil Club II13. Done Johnson french Club OB. Pep Club 013. W inter Royalty Candidate. Girls' track O. Girl ' Tennis II. Boy KatkclbaD Cheerleader a. lootball Cheerleader 13 Jerry Johnson Greg Jones Carmen Jorgensen Mike Jurgen. Concert Kami 013. Marching Band 013. Ja:: Ban,) 013. Boys' Track 013. football II13. Cross Country K Orchestra 013 Belli heeler french Club 013. National forensfC league OH, Debate Oil, Speech OB, Spring Play 013. Cross Country II Darryn Keilh Joel (tester ken kelhcart Industrial Arts Chib If 13. IIA 013 Jerry Kilco.n PI CA II 13. Boy s I rack O 0, Vet Club 013 Boy ' Basketball O, I eetball 013. Intramural Volleyball, Bov ' N CM) 1113 kelly klesnsMier Boy Irack 13 Y B Club 13, Boys' Basketball Oa. Boys' lennis 013. Boyi N Club 13. Shawn kline Wrestling 13, Id CM II 13. loc lball O lira k.vh German Club ll 13. National forensic league H 13. Debate II13. Speech II13. Concert Kami 013, Marching Band O 13, Spring Pljy ll 13. Boy ' Tenm OII. Cross Country t3 I unite kollm.tr DKA W 13. Stu.feni Council II 13. Homeconung Candidate, Grrl N Ckib 013. Girls' Irack Oil. hitramural YoSeyhall It. Girls' Volleyball 013, Stannic uui II 13 lorl konopasek Sean Korlh Of CA 013. Student Council 13, Homecoming King. Wrestling 013, Boy Track II, Yell Club 013. fooibjd 013. Intramutal Baiketbal H, Boy N CM 13 Greg Kruhcrk Stephanie kralicrk IIA 013 Ken Kraiochyd Wresiling 013, STRAY I OH Aioandra Kirby f oreign f � . hangs Siudent front Germany Brent lambley Debate M 13, Speech II13, Concert Rand 013. Marching Band 013. Ju;: Band 013. Intramural Basketball II. Boy ' Tennis IOM kalhy I am a. irench Club O. Girl ' Gelt O Orchestra O Terri I arson lam.nie I arson Mike teapley lony lemnt 38 SENIORS Brian Gibbs John Glanzer Jeff Goger Joy Grebe Russ Haase Mike Halferty Jerri Hasek Dan Hatterman Mark Hauser Jodie Heier Rick Herman Penny Hinken Andi Hitz John Hoeppner Cheryl Horst Sonja Horst Monty Hoskinson Nan Howard Brad Humburg Curtis Iron Thunder Jeff Jensen Dorie Johnson Greg Jones Carmen Jorgensen Mike Jurgens Beth Keeler Darryn Keith Joel Kester Ken Kethcart Jerry Kikoin Kelly Kleinsasser Shawn Kline Tim Koch Laurie Kollmar Lori Konopasek SENIORS 39 6 Baubles, bangles, beads ems state image In all shapes and designs, ornamental jewelry was the rage for NHS fashion-conscious girls. The types of jewelry were endless to satisfy a variety of tastes. The general reaction to the jewelry craze was one like senior Terri Weinrich had. An outfit is just not complete without some lively jewelry,” commented Weinrich. Most students agreed that jewelry was a way of expressing one’s personality. ”lt shows an individual’s uniqueness.” said Kirsten Anderson, senior. NHS clothing instructor. Mrs. Gretchen Hild, said, There is a message in jewelry and a type for everyone.” Junior Jenny Cobb remarked. Loud and obnoxious jewelry generally represents an outgoing individual.” The desire to be different was another reason for taking part in the fad. Shane Spittler, senior, used the lyric from the song Stairway to Heaven”; to be a rock but not to roll” to say that each person should be who he is and not go with the flow.” Senior Chad Quigley, who wore a pierced earring, had the same Upper: Displaying a variety of jewelry. Lisa Test enjoys a break outside. Test joins the trend in combining several types of jewelry. idea. I don’t want to look like everyone else. It’s cool to be different,” he stated. Personal tastes entered in to students choices as well. Kristy Truex, sophomore, wore rings on her thumb because they were too big for her other fingers. I love to wear big colorful earrings and many bracelets because they perk up an outfit,” said senior Lisa Test. She added, I don’t care what other people may think about my jewelry because I wear what expresses me in my own way.” Much of the jewelry was styled after what was worn during the Victorian Age, featuring the big earrings, cameos, and shiny ornamental brooches. One did not have to spend a fortune to be in style. Costume jewelry, clunky beaded necklaces, bright jewels, and rhinestone brooches could have been found in grandma’s jewelry drawer or discount stores. Jewelry was emphasized more this year than in the past several years. With jewelry an outfit was not just an outfit anymore - it made a sizzling sensation. Lower: A wide array of this year's popular jewelry is displayed. Jewelry prices range from 99c to lavish amounts. Sandy leu PICA H O. Pep Club Ol2. Garb Sport, Cheerleader li Wrestling Cheerleader II. Cindy l««m Carrie lichhler NSl II. G l,' N-Club 12: Girl,- Track II 0, Girl,' Basketball II 12. Girl,' VoBcybal H O Bryan lidgell trnha lingenlefier - Spanish Club KM}, Che,, Chib IOi HU A 12. Student Manager 12. National Honor Society 12. NSl If. Student Advitory OR. Girl,- Basktcbsll O Girl,' VobetbaH 012. Gals' Slate M. Bobbin Ini Mikrtlotttf 1112. Ou i and Scroll II 12. Boy,' Track 012. VeGChib II 12. Boy, Basketball O. football O Boy,' Tenni 1112. Intramural Volleyball B. Intramural BasketbaB It. Cia,t Otlieer 12. Bov, VC tub II 12 lulie login French Club II. Pep Club K Concert Band O. Marching Band 10. Girl,' Swimming Oil. Rod long fcHluiir.il Art, Club II. Jim luedfcr Spanish Club R f2. Che � Club 12. National Honor Society II12 NSl II. Boy,- Track Oil. Boy,' Ra� hoih U OII, Crow Country Oil. Intramural Basketball 12 Bill lur: li� a lyon, Spanuh Club O. Choir ITI2. STRAY T II Rhonda Mich PICA H-12. Pep Club O Gul,' S' Club 0 12. Girl,- Track O Girl,- Basketball Ol2. Intramural 8� � ketbaB II, Class Olltcer . Robert Mann National Forensic league 012, National Honor Society II12. Oebate 012. Speech 012. Choir O Spring Play 012, FaG Musical O. Boy,- Stile it Darron Mapei Wrestling 12. Football 12. Boy,' N Club 12 ll,i Mirk, Inn Mirot: FFA 012. JBand 012. Choir Ol2, ClKwjleer, 11-12. Swing Choir O. Spring Play II. AR-State 12. Piulet Mjiot; Freneh Club H-12. Pep Club 012. National Honor Socieiy II 12. Choir II 12. NSl II, Fall Musical OII. Gal,' N-Club 11-12, Girh Bivkelbil OI2-. Intramural VotleybJl H. lammy Marshall Sparnsh Club Oli. Pep Club O. Pink Panther, II 12. Student Advisory 12. UAnionf Idttor M2, Oudl and Scroll 12, Spring Play O. I all Musical II. Intramural Batketbal II fay the Mart: Pep Club O. Choir 12. STRAY! 12. Brad Matlhle, Boy,- Tenni, O. Mark McCanille PICA 012. Student Council O il Student Advitory 12, Veil Club 012. Boy,' Basketball O. football 012, Intramural Basketball II. Pat McDonald ffA 012. Wrestling 012. Camron Mean, Bov,' Basketball 012. Shane Merchant Wrestling II. Bov,- Track O. Ydl Club 012. football 012. Intramural Voltcyba II Brian Merkel PECA II12, Industrial Art, Club O. Wrestling II. Yell Club II, Boys' BatketbaU O. football 012, Roys' N Club II 12 Keith Merkel PICA 11-12. Wrestling 012. football 012. A State 12. Boys' N Club 12 Kathy Merer PICA 11-12. French Chib O Pep Club 012. Student Council O. Choir O. Girl, Sport, Cheerleader 12. Fall Musical O. Girl - N-Chrb 012. Girl,' Track 012. Girl,' Basketball 012. Girls' VoHovbal 012, Bovs' Ra,ketball Cheerleader 12. Class Officer B. Duane Miller Glenn Miller Student Council O Boys' Basketball Ol2i Football 012. Jefl Miller National Honor Society 012, Concert Band 012 Marching Band 012. Jan Band Ot2, fal Musical 12. Cla« Officer II, S1RAVT 12. Orchestra OD. Melinda Miller Pep Chib Oil. f8LA 11-0. National lorenstc league O. Pt'bare O. Speech O. Choir OH. Fall Musical 012, Orchestra 012. Ann Molim Mardelle Mullord MllA II 12, Girl,' Volleyball O Intramural Basketball II. Mike Mundl Panther ol the Week Committee II 12. Winter Royally Candidate, Debate 12. Boy,' Track II. Veil Chib 012, Boy ' 8ad,etbaH O. Football OO, Boys' N-Club 012, lntrantur.il Basketball II, Class Officer 10. Kelly Mun on DEC A II. Pep Chib 12. Shelley Murphy Craig Neisius FBI A II 12 Kris Nerem Pep Chib O. Speech II. Choir 012. Choraleer, II Oi Swing Choir O Panther Staff 11-12. Ou and Scroll 12, Spring Play 012. Fall Mu,teal 012, Girls' State II, Thespians 12. Ken Newcomb Wrestling 012. Boys' Track OOi Football 012. Boy N Chib 012 40 SENIORS Scan Korth Greg Kralicek Stephanie Kralicek Ken Kratochvil Alexander Krebs Brent Lambley Kathy Lamm Terri Larsen Mike Leapley Tony Lemm Sandy Leu Carrie Lichliter Bryan Lidgett Trish Lingenfelter Robbin List Julie Logan Rod Lovig Jim Luedke Lisa Lyons Rhonda Mack Robert Mann Darron Mapes Lisa Marks Erin Marotr Paulet Marotz Tammy Marshall Eaythe Martz Brad Matthies Mark McCarville Pat McDonald Camron Means Shane Merchant Brian Merkel Keith Merkel Kathy Meyer SENIORS 41 Eight seniors live off land anoeing trip For seven days during the summer while most other people were working or watching television, eight senior guys and two adult sponsors got away from all forms of modern living. Brian Merkel, Tim Tuttle, Ed Ehren-fried, Keith Merkel, Jeff Thatch, Mike Halferty, Mark McCarville, Glenn Miller, Jim McCarville, and Fr. Damian Zuerlein took off for the isolated areas of Minnesota up into Canada. It was really great to get away from society. I liked being with the nine other guys, but when people weren’t looking, I liked to get off by myself, commented Ed Ehrenfried. For $150, the guys were taken to the Minnesota Boundary Waters and Lake Michigan. Flere they experienced no forms of life style they had been used to. We washed our clothes in the river, and hung them up on lines between trees to dry. We also had to eat dehydrated food the whole time. That was probably the worst part of the whole trip,” Brian Merkel commented. The ten guys canoed for three to four hours every day, and altogether traveled about twelve miles. It was the first time that I had ever been in a canoe-, at first we kept turning it over, but after a while, it was a lot of fun,” said Keith Merkel. The senior guys had to just make do with the weather. It rained a couple times and got pretty cool during the night, and all they had for protection was their tents. Animals of the region, also had to be contended with. We saw bald eagles, beaver, and I know that I heard a bear,” Ed Ehrenfried said. The canoeing trip during the summer of 1985 will definitely be remembered by all who went. Brian Merkel said, ”lt was a really great week, and I would love to do it again sometime.” Mark McCarville unwraps some dehydrated food for a snack. This was the only kind of food the canoers could bring along. Mike Halferty, Glenn Miller. Ed Ehrenfried. Keith Merkel. Brian Merkel, and Jim McCarville discuss who will take the canoe out next. The guys traveled in groups of two per canoe. Kim Noelle • Pep Club © mi A II, Student Manage II. Chou © Hi Swing Clvow © Swing Chon 10 I-all Musical ©II Narho Ochoa ■ foreign tachango Modem from Spain Doug Ohlrkh f fA U 1} Modem Manager © Wrestling © Stoll OUon DfcCA U I}. Student Advisory O. Wretlbng © . Bovs' track ©I}. Yell Chib ©0. fooibal ©13 Iodd Oilman, PICA ©13, Winter Royalty Candidate. Student Advisory II, Boy,- (Soil 11-13. 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Boy � tennis ©13 42 SENIORS Glenn Miller Melinda Miller Ann Molini Mardelle Mulford Mike Mundt Kelly Munson Shelley Murphy Craig Neisius Kris Nerem Ken Newcomb Kim Noelle Nacho Ochoa Doug Ohlrich Scott Olson Todd Oltmans Amy Otoupal Maria Paradise Chris Pavlik Jim Pederson Mark Powell Larry Powley Kris Price Russ Puls Sara Putjenter Chad Quigley Roxanne Randall Amy Rave Theresa Reikofski John Reznicek Angee Riggins Craig Risor Jose Rizzoli Sheryl Ronspies James Ross Janna Rossman SENIORS 43 Kathi Rourke Scott Rutten Debbie Salisbury Pat Schaecher Annette Schlomer Peggy Schoen Rita Schroeder Brenda Shepherd Oarln Spaulding Geri Spinier ■ PECA IK Student Council II. Homecoming Candidate. Choir 10 Student Advisory II O. Swing Choir lOi Girl ' N Club 1013. Girl ' B hctb«fl 013. Girl ' VoBeyball OB, Intramural Ra kctball II. Shane Spinier • Wre� tling 1011 football 1012. Boy ' N Chib 12. ! Jay Springer Brad Stauffer - Spanrth Chib I3i Computer Science Club 013. Concert Band1012. 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Cla Clficcc If, Statiftician O Kelly Uehling • Computer Science Club II Karry Undine German Chib Ik Pep Club O Pink Panther 013. Gwl N Chrb IH2, GUh Track On, G.rh VolrybaH B, Cla« Officer OJ2. Jim Vaughn - Choraleer 13. Choir B 13. William Wagner . Jim Welland Chou ON, Choraleer II. Swing Clioir Oil. Wrestling 012. football O. VaUrie Weed Terrt Weinrkh - French Chib 012. STRAY! II Stephanie Welth ff A 013 Gary WcUel loree Weyhrich OECA 12. Student Manager IL Christ. Wikox - french Club O. Pep Club O. Pink Panther Oil. Panther ol the Week Committee 12. Sto.lent Council 012. National Honor Society II12. Homecoming Ouccn. Gel ' N-Ckib 1113. Girl ' Backetball 012. Girl ' Volleyball 012 Martha W.ley - OECA II 13. Pop Club O Michael William Pawn Winter PECA 1-12. Spring Play N 13. Todd Wmler Yril Club 012, Intramural Ba kelball ON-Brian Wood Paul Zulz EFA 013. 11-12. Orchestra 013. Choraleer II12. Spring 44 SENIORS Jill Shermer Konnie Siedschlag Dave Smejkal Todd Sohler Darin Spaulding Geri Spittler Shane Spittler Brad Stauffer Troy Stockman Lisa Test Jeff Thatch Nikki Thoendel Darcy Thomas Holli Thompson Mike Timm Teri Tirrel Amy Travers Tim Tuttle Kim Uecker Kelly Uehling Karry Undine Jim Vaughn William Wagner Valarie Weed Terri Weinrich Stephanie Welsh Gary Wetzel Loree Weyhrich Christi Wilcox Marsha Wiley Mike Williams Dawn Winter Todd Winter Brian Woods Paul Zutz SENIORS 45 Carole Bahr Allison Baker Tricia Baker Penny Barr Mike Bates Jennifer Becker Julie Behnke Joanne Beiriger Mike Beltz Patty Beltz Kim Bennett Scott Berney Tina Bethune Natalie Blair Power!if ter establishes riorities bring At the age of 15, Clay Cox was rated third in the state. At 16, he was first. In 1985, Cox earned second in the Great American Powerlifting Meet in Kansas City competing against lifters from nine other states. Powerlifting meets consisted of three events: squat, bench, and deadlift. The contestants were divided into weight divisions and had three attempts at one lift. One miss and the meet was over for that contestant. The winner was determined by combining the weight lifted in all three events. Cox started lifting when he was 9 and began competing when he was 13. The first time I competed I loved it. It was a real challenge. I was pretty young to be a power-lifter. There were guys a lot better then me, but it gave me something to set my goals for. Cox was one of the few teenage powerlifters. Most people who competed were between 1 and 50. At the Kansas City meet, he set a personal and state record in the 165 pound Jon Blide Troy Bottger Sheila Bottorff Kim Bounds Roger Bowers Tricia Brenden Jim Brown Kristi Brown Corrie Burnett Beth Burkmk Amy Budde Stacy Burroughs Patty Bush Chris Caauwe 46 JUNIOR FACES state records in meet success for Cox weight division. He totaled 1,305 pounds in his three events. I have learned a lot of self-discipline since I started powerlifting, and I have tried to set my priorities so I can attain my goals, said Cox. Above: Clay Cox pumps iron to get in shape for his next powerlifting meet. He lifts at NTCC along with other powerlifting contestants. Left: Benching 295 pounds, Clay Cox uses his muscle power. In his last powerlifting meet, he lifted 315 pounds, which is now his maximum. Dean Carlson Kim Carlson Pat Carney Shayne Carpenter Audra Carstens Gail Carstens Marla Chapman Bob Cheney Doug Clausen Jenny Cobb Becky Cook Carl Cook Clay Cox Paui Davis Dan DeBord Andrea Defor Lorette Delashmutt Kim DeYonge Sandy Dieckman Stacy Dieckman Kristin Dietz Troy Dittman Teresa Doolittle Troy Drahota Dale Droescher Sandy Eberhardt Mike Effle Heather Eggink Michelle Elkins Melanie Elliott Patti Farrar Susan Farrens Jackie Faunce Rob Faust Jason Ferguson Chad Feuerbacher JUNIOR FACES 47 Chantel Geyer Teena Gland! Monte Glaser Jason Goodell Dave Goodwater Vicki Graham Tammy Grier Gayla Gries Julie Groninger Sean Gutman Teresa Haferman Mindy Hamilton Mike Hansen Kim Hart Kathy Hasebroock Julie Hathaway Mick Hausmann Randy Hebb Brian Henderson John Hendrix Julia Henery Troy Henery Annette Henseleit Kaylynn Heppner Brett Hershman Tom Higginbotham Dawn Hille Carl Hinken John Field Pat Fisher Donald Forney Kenny Frank Terri Frederick Ann Frisbie Mike Gasseling Julie Gettman Is it abracadabra ershman Many of Brett Hershman’s childhood memories included performing magic tricks for his friends and family. By the time Hershman was a seventh grader, he began performing for others. As a junior, Hershman entertained a great deal for many Norfolk organizations. He also performed in Omaha, Kansas City, and Sioux City. One of Hershman’s favorite tricks was his own invention, the Chop-A-Lot” food chopper. It was a kitchen slicer which chopped vegetables and fruits, but it had a magical safety device” which kept a person from cutting himself. Hershman asked for a volunteer, placed his hand in the chopper, said Let us pray”, and slammed down the blade. It passed through without a scratch, by magic! A few highlights of Hershman’s career were being awarded 1984-85 Magician of the Year at the Omaha Fine Arts Festival and being introduced to the famed magician David Copperfield at the Omaha Orpheum Theater. Hershman learned about Copperfield’s new organization, Project Magic”. This organization taught therapy ■ v- I 48 JUNIOR FACES or an illusion ? works wizardry motor skills and sleight of hand tricks to disabled people. My goal is to start this organization in Norfolk,” added Hershman. ”1 get a kick out of performing,” admitted Hershman. ”1 put on my best for the audience and have a lot of fun.” Above: Demonstrating the Chop-A- After David Copperfield's perform-Lot food chopper. Brett Hershman ance in Omaha, he takes time to chat viciously chops a hand. With this with Brett Hershman. Here Hersh- magical device, it passes through man learned of Copperfield's organi-without a scratch, by magic. zation, Project Magic.” David Hinrikus Nicki Hitz Tammy Hladik Kent Hofmann Michelle Hofmeister Bob Hoile Shelli Holcomb David Holloway Brad Hood Jill Horn Rich Hornik Scott Hoskinson Lesley Hubei Steve Huber Kyle Hughes Bobbie Sue Hundt Rob Huntley Corey Hupp Jeff Janssen Kristi Jensen Lynn Johnson Rich Jones Trisha Kahre Loren Kellen Paul Kimble Jay King Tracy Koch Brenda Korth Becky Kralicek Craig Kramer Doug Kreikemeier Sue Kube Tim Kuck Kristi Kudera Lisa Kuhn Christy Lange JUNIOR FACES 49 ■ Sandy Lulow Mitch Lurz Shelley Lurz Brian Lyon Kim McGrath Renae Mackender Chris Madden Pat Mancini Jeff Mapes Karen Martin Tammy Matthews Becky Mayer Cheryl Means Kim Meisinger Michelle Mellick Chris Merchant Pam Merkel Brett Meyer Jerry Mielke Chris Miller Rich Miller Shannon Miller Shelly Miller Laura Mischke Blaine Moerike Noel Moore Curt Morris Jeff Mrsny B Teddy bears special est friends Terri Larson Kristi Lau Mike Leffers Jim Lei Brian Lemm Tammy Lewis Megan Lindsay Patty Long Everyone has had one. Everyone has loved one. According to junior LaRae Partridge, everyone should have a teddy bear. A teddy bear was like her best friend. Everyone saves their first teddy bear, stated Partridge. I started collecting teddy bears in fifth grade after I received a large teddy bear for Christmas. It was wrapped and tied to the Christmas tree with a rope so it would not fall down. It was the best present, added Partridge. After this, I started to collect them because they always seemed to make me feel happy. The number of bears I own increases weekly. I try to buy one once a week or every two weeks. I quit smoking, so I use that money to buy a teddy bear, stated Partridge. She also received them as gifts or won them at carnivals. Her favorites were soft, fuzzy, and huggable bears with sad eyes. Partridge is as close to her teddy bears as to a best 50 JUNIOR FACES collection forever friend. Teddy bears are a great conversation piece and are good to blame things on. Besides, they never talk back,” added Partridge. Above: LaRae Partridge shows us a close friend. She started her collection because teddy bears make her feel happy. Left: These are the bear facts; LaRae Partridge loves her teddy bears. Besides stuffed bears, she also collects glass bears, candle bears, ce ramie bears, and bear quilts. Dan Muhs Gina Munson Cindy Nathan Darin Nelson Karen Nielsen Stephanie Nissen Paul Nitz Paula Nore Brian Oberle Leslie Obermire Joe O'Brien Jami O’Dey Stephanie O'Gorman Marci Olson Monica Oppliger Jerry Otradovsky Eric Otten Joe Otto Kevin Paladino LaRae Partridge Kelly Patrick Tricia Pavlik Mark Pederson John Pennisi Brian Peterson Lisa Peterson Rogina Peters Ron Petersen Roy Pinnt Shelly Pit tack Kay Player Kris Polenske Garry Pollman Dave Prochaska Kim Rabbass Dan Radenz JUNIOR FACES 51 Kristina Schaefer Beth Scheel Cheri Scheffler Mike Schlimgen Sonya Schreiner Steve Schrader Kristi Schuchman Jodi Sekutera Todd Sellin Jenny Sevening David Shoemaker Julie Siedschlag Keith Simmons Laura Simonsen Bryan Skalberg Ken Smith Steve Smith Toby Smith Jeff Sovereign Patty Sparks Jeff Speidel Sue Sporleder Sarah Stafford Brenda St. Arnold Tina Steele Joey Stephens Cindy Stevens Lori Steward Greg Reckling Joel Reimer Denise Repp Pam Richmond Sara Rogers Gloria Roggow Matt Rohrich Stacey Sattler fficers work to plan 1985-86 Junior class officers are: President, Lisa Arens-. Secretary. President. David Holloway; Vice- Cheryl Means; Treasurer. Nicki Hitz. 52 JUNIOR FACES yearly prom for seniors Loretta Tharnish Julie Thelen Laura Thelander Lee Thorin Jane Tibbels Angie Toline Mitch Troutman Lisa Tunink Sara Turay Robin Uecker Jeanette Unger Angie Urban Diane Velder Chrissy Victor Cody Waite Jay Warner Terri Waugh Melissa Wendt kristin Werner Troy Weyhrich Annette Wiegert Russ Wilcox Sean Wiley Mike Wingate Mike Witkowski Steve Woodward Gina Wynn Troy Young JUNIOR FACES 53 54 UNDERCLASS Sophomores, juniors, partake of student life nderclass specialties Special classes, requirements, and privileges were given to sophomore and junior students at NHS. We were required to pass sophomore English, P.E. and American History, said sophomore Brian Wilcox. We were also put in study hall in the little theater for twenty-five minutes, then lunch in the cafeteria,” he stated. The junior class was required to take World History, Speech, for one semester, and English for the other semester. We had open campus for lunch,” said junior Sean Wiley. A lot of us went to Burger King, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Taco John’s on Taco Tues- day , or else we just went home for lunch,” he added. Both sophomores and juniors were required to be in study hall, either in the Little Theater or the cafeteria. To avoid study hall, some students became aides for the main office, guidance office, or a teacher. Who wants to sit in boring study hall?” said junior Chantel Geyer. It’s a lot of fun being Mr. Blaser's aide. I correct his typing papers, make things for bulletin boards, and anything else he needs me to do, along with doing my homework. The best part, though, was that we didn’t have to sit in silence. We could sit in the student lounge and gossip if we wanted while we worked, she added. Juniors were given a wider variety of classes to choose from while sophomores were given the basics-. English, history, math, science, and P.E. Sophomores should concentrate on the basics, said sophomore Guidance Counselor Steve Schroeder. Then as juniors and seniors they can branch out into the fields they enjoy, he added. ”1 think it’s neat that we get to pick our classes based on our future careers,” said junior Cindy Stevens. I took Marketing, Accounting, and Business Law to prepare me for a business career. Sophomores Michelle Karmazin, Michelle Mauch, and Cindy Forsyth enjoy lunch during their lunch hour. Sophomores did not have the advantage of leaving for lunch, so they were often seen in the cafeteria everyday. Many sophomores and juniors avoided study hall by being aides for teachers. Juniors Chantel Geyer, Paul Nitz. and Cindy Stevens talk to senior Jeff Thatch in the student lounge as they do their work. Enjoying their freedom at lunch, juniors escape the doors of NHS. The junior class spent their 50 minutes as they pleased. Junior Doug Sykes performs his speech on cartooning in front of his class. Speech was required for all juniors. The sophomore class had a split period, half study hall and half lunch in the cafeteria. Mr. Powell watches the students as they study. One requirement for sophomores was physical education. Here eighth period P.E. students play volleyball. UNDERCLASS 55 Shannon Avery Dana Baker Jyl Baker Kory Barr Jody Bauermeister Paul Baumgardner Dave Beckner Juli Bender Roger Benin Gwen Boettger Heidi Borer Brent Boulden trie Braesch David Brobst Rishell Brown Shane Brundieck John Bros Rob Bryant Sam Burrell Dean Buss Kristin Busskohl Jared Carstens Robert Carstens Waylan Charlton Corey Christensen Michelle Christensen Lori Claussen Rick Clyde Ann Adams Linda Adams Scott Adams Shawn Adams Richard Allen Scott Amundson Nanci Askew Jenny Auman Ann Feidler wins Model alented teen Who said models had no brains? Sixteen-year old sophomore, Ann Feidler, was an honor student and had won many teen modeling and talent contests. Throughout Feidler's childhood years, she participated in many duets with her sister Audrey. At the age of 13, Feidler was known as Nebraska's Cinderella Teen 1983. She was judged on her modeling, talent, and an interview with the judges. Besides receiving the overall trophy, she also won a special trophy based on singing and acting. At the age of 14, Feidler was named 1984 Model of the Year. She and her family flew to Miami, Florida, where she competed against girls from all over the U.S. The contestants were judged only on their modeling. Feidler received the overall trophy. Model of the Year banner, and gifts. She was als selected Miss Congeniality by the other contestants. 56 SOPHOMORE FACES of the Year ompetes With the right attitude, you an do anything,” commented eidler. Above: Besides success. Modeling has provided many opportunities for Ann Feidler. Modeling gave me the desire to work for my goals. I also had a chance to meet new friends, and I gained confidence in everything I did. said Feidler. Left: Competing in Florida. Ann Feidler received the overall trophy for Model of the Year. She was judged on her modeling of street wear, sports wear, and formal gown. Kerry Cooper Kevin Cornett Kory Crippen Kristin Culver Kendra Curry Lance Cuttell Andria Dahlheim William Davis Nanette Day Tim DeFor Cami Degaillez Marcia Deitloff Jeff Dickey Brent Ditter Bobbi Dittrich Kacey Dohren Renee Donahue Amy Doran Dennis Droescher Kevin Eden Mark Lggink Brent Ehlers Tonja fcllis Stacey Emrich Michele twald Shannon Falk Kristi Farr Jason Feddern Dave Fehrs Ann Feidler Gary Finke Mike Fischer Tina Flege Kim Fleming Mark Flesner Cindy Forsyth SOPHOMORE EACES 57 Dianna Gasseling Angel Gibson Julia Goger Lisa Gose Darnell Graae Lisa Griel Scott Grimm Salle Haakenstad Kim Haase Steve Hackett Rachelle Hague Laura Halferty Rod Hampton Trevor Hansen Doug Hart Sheila Hauf Scott Hauser Eugene Hazen Dan Heesch Holly Hirschbach Mike Hinken Marci Hille Terri Hively Tracy Hledik Jason Hoffman Peter Holley Vern Hood Scott Hooten Gibson flies to Bordeaux, riend inspires Summer for sophomore Angel Gibson was filled with five stimulating weeks in France. Through an international youth exchange program, Nacel, Gibson ventured to France. This program provided students with the opportunity of sharing family experiences. It disregarded stereotypes to discover a first hand experience of another country. I applied because I wanted to go to France, but I felt I didn’t know the language well enough so instead I had someone stay with me,” said Gibson. A few weeks later Gibson received a letter from Isabelle Verdi writing that she was assigned to stay with Gibson. Verdi stayed in Norfolk for four weeks. That was the summer of 1984. Last summer Isabelle invited me to stay with her in France”, said Gibson. Gibson flew to France and stayed with the Verdi family. It was hard because I only had one year of French at the time and Isabelle’s parents knew no English,” commented Gibson. Luckily, Isabelle had seven years of English, and she helped me a lot. By the end of my vacation, I knew three times more French than when I came.” ft ft 58 SOPHOMORE FACES Paris, France vacation For five weeks Gibson experienced the life of the French. Gibson and Verdi spent the first week in Paris with Verdi’s sister. It was great; we toured and shopped. We also went to clubs for dinner and went out with a large group of Isabelle’s friends at night,” said Gibson. During the next four weeks, Gibson enjoyed Bordeaux, a large city in the southern part of France. We did a lot of shopping in Bordeaux. We spent weekends at Verdi's beach house outside of Bourdeaux. This was also a lot of fun. At 10:00 or 10:30every Saturday night, the streets along the beach houses were shut off to traffic, and it became a large street party,” explained Gibson. I liked the style of the people, their clothes, and their attitude toward themselves and others,” commented Gibson. French teenagers had much more freedom. Many European teens, by the time they were 15 or 16, traveled quite a bit on their own and were treated with much more respect. They were asked for their opinions on world affairs, and they were expected not to act immature but to be responsible,” added Gibson. Angel Gibson and Isabelle Verdi enjoy lunch in a small French cafe. This was one of Gibson's many stops while touring Bordeaux. France. Jeff Houdek Glori Hubenthal Clinton Hupke Trina Hutchison Kristin Iron Thunder Kim Jaeger Chris Janovec Eugenie Johnson Kathi Johnson Pam Johnson Vern Johnson Jeff Jorgensen Tammy Jorgensen Chad Kander Michelle Karmazin Kory Kenny Kellie Kethcart Kim Keyes Chad King Donna King Julie King Rex King Ken Kinning Lonnie Kleensang Kevin Kleinsasser Chad Kline Kamille Klitzke Kristy Klug Tom Koch Karl Koelling Ann Kopetzky Tammy Kouba Tricia Kouba Lisa Kraft Tom Kreikemeier Joe Krepel SOPHOMORE FACES 59 Dawn Larson Kent Laursen Stacie Lemmon Randy Lewchuk Joe Long Debbie Lordeman Kay Luedke Shannon Lueders Matt McKeever Brad McLain Dawn Maas Hunter Macumber Gina Madden Brad Magnussen Bill Maltas Frank Marr Michele Martinez Rachelle Matteo Sheila Matthews Michelle Mauch Andrea Mauk Dave Merritt Gina Meyer Renea Miller Dennis Mitchell Michelle Muehlmeier Tyrone Muhs Roger Mullins Tammy Krupicka Brian Kruse Dan Kruse Carolyn Kudera Tammy Kudrna Scharlette Kumm Robert Lamson Theresa Lange Spirit abounds around ophs cheer The spirit and involvement of the sophomore class brought pride back to NHS. Their lively attitudes toward school spirit showed in their participation and strong support throughout the year. ”1 got involved in Pep Club because it sounded like a lot of fun. I’m a new student this year, and I thought it would be a good way to meet new people.” said sophomore Bobbi Dittrich. This year, more sophomores than juniors or seniors participated in Pep Club. Out of the 115 girls involved. 65 were sophomores. I don’t mean to brag, but our class is awesome,” said sophomore Kory Crippen. We have a lot of spirit because we all get involved in extra-curricular activities. We don’t sit in separate groups when we watch a game but sit all together and have a lot of fun. Sophomore Brad Schroeder thought that school spirit was not like it used to be. A couple of years ago there was a great yell club, and it seemed like there were more activities that excited the crowd at games. said Schroeder. But I think our class has enough spirit to get school spirit going again.” The sophomores were a talented group.’’ commented American history teacher and girls’ basketball coach Doug Brown. They were involved in many extra-curricular activities besides being good students. They added a positive influence to our high school.” 60 SOPHOMORE FACES high school for NHS At the NHS boys' basketball game, sophomores watch for another win by the Panthers. Sitting together as usual, the sophomores add spirit to the game. Sophomore wrestling cheerleader Michelle Mauch cheers on the bas ketball team. I think our class has always had a lot of school spirit because we always have fun togeth er.” said Mauch. Brad Mundt Melissa Myers Angela Nass Holly Neitzke Dann Nelson Steve Nelson Karla Nichols Tim Nightengale Jill Northouse Lisa Oberg Lori O'Brien Kate O’Gorman Stephen O'Gorman Dale Ohlrich Sheri Oleson Lynnette Osborn Steve Oss Kim Owens Tamara Pavlik Brian Pederson Tina Pendergast Amy Petersen Michelle Petersen Linda Pettitt Dawn Planer Larry Poessnecker Ann Polston Carolyn Pospisil Barry Praeuner Gary Preister Chris Price Lonnie Puntney Traci Rabbass Cory Raile Cindi Rath Julie Rath SOPHOMORE FACES 61 Sheila Reckling Mike Reese Dan Reikofski April Remke Stacey Riggins Lisa Riley Philip Ritchie Rosie Rodriguez Brooke Roman Priscilla Ross Tom Rourke Rochelle Rudloff Larry Sage Sheila Salisbury Amy Sanders Glenn Sanders Sherri Sanderson Charles Schlomer Duane Schlenz Valerie Schmidt Tracy Schooley Brad Schroeder Shelley Schroeder Shelly Schulz Kathy Schwede Lisa Schwede Shelly Schwerin Julie Seikaly Jeff Simonsen Jill Sims Bob Sisson Lance Smith Tim Smith Mike Sorsen Steve Sothan Terry Sparks Jason Spence Jackie Stebbing Neil Steffens Cheryl Stephens Sophomore class officers 1985-86 sophomore class officers: Secretary. Holly Hirschbach; Presi- Vice-President. Kristin Busskohl; dent. Laura Halferty-. and Treasurer 62 SOPHOMORE FACES in charge for semester n a « • v ' k Julie Stiles Eric Stone John Studebaker Travis Suhr Jacqueline Sullivan Lynn Swallow Amber Tacey Shane Taylor Tony Tegeler Troy Test Todd Theil Pat Tierney Tina Timmerman Kristi Truex Shannon Uehling Chuck Utecht Tom Uttecht Scott Vahle Jason Van Ackeren Jeremy Van Ackeren Scott Van Auker Josette Verzam Jane Vileta Rick Volk Michael Voss Tammy Warren Jody Wacker Andre Wegner Todd Weinrich Robin Wells Con Westbrook James Wichman Pam Widhalm Brian Wilcox Shelly Winched Shannon Wolff Lori Wortmann Dawn Wragge Todd Zautke Bryon Zechmann SOPHOMORE FACES 63 Jeff Burkink. reacts to the command of Attention” given to him by cheerleader” Mad Mike. The students found it enjoyable to see the role reversed. 64 LEARNING From teachers to friends over the years ore than an education From kindergarten through graduation we were surrounded by our peers and fellow students. We grew together both physically as well as intellectually. As our bodies grew, so did our minds, thanks to our many teachers. They were the ones responsible for nearly all our LEARNING. In grade school teachers were looked upon with awe and wonder. They stood over us in the classroom, during nap time, on the playground, in the lunchroom, and, yes, even in the bathroom. They scolded us, praised us, helped us, and cared for us during the hours of each school day. When we entered junior high, we experienced a sense of freedom we had not had before. Our teachers were no longer constant companions. We were on a more equal level with them. They still had the power of punishment and they used it. but, more often than not, they were our friends as well as our teachers. However, the teachers there were still a little A teacher is a person who understands me and is willing to help me with personal as well as school problems. ” - Amy Bahm too complex for us to fully understand yet; but we were growing up and learning fast. The high school years enlightened us even further into the strange workings of teachers. They were actually taking on the forms of real people with lives outside of school. They were not unfeeling teachers who were concerned only with tests and homework anymore. We began relating to them. We started to fully understand lessons we had learned long ago. Teachers and stu dents became friends. We, the students, went to our teachers for advice and help. We no longer feared them. Instead, we respected them. At NHS, the teachers and faculty were an integral part of The Year of the Panther.” The school could not have been supreme without them. Jim Kubik and Ron Bruening concentrate on the game while discussing some new plays. They were two of this year’s football coaching staff. Donna Denker is busy at her desk taking a call. She and Mrs. Jan Butterfield are the secretaries who help the front office run more smoothly. LEARNING 65 Principal Jeff Burkink sits at the table in his office. His door is open to students and teachers alike. Vern Doran, assistant principal, helps Scott Olson in the office. One of Mr. Doran’s jobs is to maintain discipline. Activities Director Larry Canfield counts tickets in his office. This is only one of the various jobs he does. 66 ADMINISTRATION 1985-36 Norfolk School Board. Front Row: Gene Whealy. Don Dieter. George Reed. Back Row: Mrs. Pam Murren, Dr. Brad Krivohlavek, Mrs. Sandee Linde. Administration tops ladder step above High academic standing, good student conduct, and an excellent staff were all factors which contributed to NHS being rewarded with national recognition. Contributing to this award were the outstanding efforts of the outstanding administrators at NHS. They upheld the high standards set by the Board of Education and maintained order. Principal Jeff Burkink stated, I've always felt the school has done a good job, but there was no way to be recognized. President Reagan felt that successful schools should be recognized, so he set up this program.” NHS was one of only a few hundred U.S. Superintendent Jim Merritt looks over reports in his office. Dr. Merritt is ultimately responsible for the day to day school’s operation. Glenn Shaneyfelt and Jerry Neely discuss an upcoming meeting. Mr. Shaneyfelt serves as Director of Student Services and Mr. Neely is Director of Secondary Education. schools chosen for this award and received a flag depicting Excellence in Education.” To be able to receive an award like this you need the support of the community. When you have that support you get support of the student body and the faculty. It takes a lot of cooperation from everyone to make this possible,” remarked Mr. Burkink. The administrators should be applauded for their contributions in maintaining the school's high standards. Without their encouragement and hard work, NHS could not have received this well-deserved honor. Robert Baker takes a break from his busy schedule. Mr. Baker is the Assistant Superintendent of schools. Dr. Merritt presents the school with the Excellent in Education flag. The flag was presented at an assembly. ADMINISTRATION 67 Teachers add own flair eaching styles The old saying different strokes for different folks held true for the way the faculty at NHS taught their classes. Each teacher had his own way of getting his point across to his students. Whether it was by class participation, group work or simulation, each teacher possessed his own unique teaching styles. Getting students to listen and learn the assigned work was not always easy. Being able to relate the material to things with which the students could identify was always helpful. Mr. Kubik lets you argue issues with him. He also respects your opinions on the issues you discuss. He uses role- playing instead of a textbook,” stated Glenn Miller. Simulation was used to get students involved in the class by giving them political characters to play. Another popular form of teaching was group work. Steve Morton, Marketing teacher, used group work to teach his students. I like to get students to work in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. When they work in groups they seem to hand in better work,” said Mr. Morton. Whatever style was used did not seem to matter because every teacher added a unique style based on his personality and ability to relate to students. Grant Atment - Analysis I � II. Algebra II Kathy Balsiger - Adult Living. Clothing Richard Bancke Algebra. Math. Biology Carol Barney Journalism. English 10. Photography. Panther. Milestone William Beard Guidance Counselor Larry Blaser Type I. Keyboarding. Business Law Jerry Cover Modern Problem..,. American History Rick Crosier Vocational Agriculture Richard Cross Speech. Debate Mary Jo falter Special Education Sharon feislner Special Education William foil Reading 11II. English II. Speed Reading Gretchen Hild Child Development, foods. Housing. Creative Textiles Carol Hoermann Geometry. Algebra II Elaine Holmberg • Office Machines. Shorthand I i II. Office Education. Typing Karen Indra Spanish I. II b III Allen Janovec English II. Debate. Speech Gayle Jenkins Senior Literature and Composition Tom Mischke Biology, life Science. Physical Science Lyle Moeller Record keeping. Typing II Steve Morion Marketing I I II. Business Law Dennis Newland World History Pal Norman Computer 11 II. Geometry Dave Oman American History Elmer Saltz Algebra II. Physics Steve Schroeder Guidance Counselor. Guidance Director Dennis Settles Chemistry 1b II. algebra Susan Skogstoe German 1b II Mary Smalley Nurse Robin Sobansky Guidance Counselor 68 FACULTY Mr. Kubik listens while John Glanzer questions Curt Brand. One of the many activities done in Mr. Kubik's Government class was the annual trial. Mr. Morton observes the group work of Scott Olson. Kim Uecker. Heidi Claussen. and Kathy Meyer. These seniors were all a part of the Marketing II class. David Boyd - Health and Safety. Physical Education Byron Braasch Band Doug Brown American History Ron Brucning World History Pam Christensen Art I I II. Pottery. Painting. Creative Art. Sculpture W'endcll Fossum Orchestra Cindy Froehlich Physical Education. Life Science Tom Gannon - Physiology. Biology Annette Harmon - French I. II w III Vauri Henre Writing lab.. Junior Composition. English 10 Jana Jenkins Accounting I 6 II Jim Kubik Government. American History Hal Kuck - Biology Dean McConnell Machine Woods I II. Carpentry Eva Melnke - English 10. Senior Business English Ron Patch • Humanities. Music Theory. Choir. Choraleers. Guitar Steve Porter - Algebra I. Geometry Randy Pospishil (nglish 10 Burgess Powell Drafting I 6 II. Architectural Drafting Harvey Rosenbaum Electronics I II. Welding Metals I ft II Kay Stafford - Spanish I Wes Ihelander Driver's Education Larry Todd Power Mechanics. Crafis I. Basic Car Care. Machine Woods Jim Weber - librarian James Wen: World History. Psychology I ft II FACULTY 69 M Lunch ladies contribute skills aking meals Most students ate school lunch but never took into consideration what went into the preparation of the meal. The ladies that served the meals played an important role in preparing the hot meals each day. Our day starts very early in the morning. We were usually at the school by seven o’ clock so we could get the food prepared and sent out to the other schools, said Mrs. Lois Koeppe. The day often began by rolling out the dough for cookies and sweet rolls. Since the desserts were made from scratch, it gave the lunches a homemade touch. The ovens were then set to the correct temperature, and the homemade goodies were popped into the oven. While the desserts were baking, the gravy and meat were started. By this time the cookies were ready to be taken out of the oven, and the meat dishes were ready to be cooked. After the meat dishes were finished, the meal was ready to be served. The clanging of the dismissal bell signaled that it was time for the hoards of hungry students to file into the cafeteria. The lunch ladies positioned themselves behind the food line and readied themselves for serving the hungry students. At the beginning of the lines were the ladies who punched the students’ lunch tickets for them. The rest of the ladies’ jobs were to put food on the trays. The ladies repeated this process four times a day. The day had not yet ended for the lunch ladies. They still had to total up how many meals had been served, and they had yet to clean up the kitchen. The day finally ended for them at three o'clock. To the lunch ladies, it was a job they enjoyed and the students appreciated. Mrs. Evelyn Benson pours beans into the chili mix. All of the meals are prepared in the morning. Mrs. Eunice Wragge slices the cinnamon rolls before baking them. The cinnamon rolls are prepared from scratch. - 7 70 STAFF Mrs. Berniia Becker - custodian Mrs. Evelyn Benson - cook Mrs. Bobbi Beye - special education aide Mrs. Marlys Bockelman - cook Mrs. Alice Bottorff - cook Mrs. Jan Butterfield - secretary Mrs. Linda Cobb - writing lab aide Mrs. Rosalie Frey - guidance secretary Mrs. Patricia Klug - Food Service Manager Mrs. Lois Koeppe - Food Service Assistant Manager Don Kurpgeweit - custodian Mrs. Liz Miller - special education aide Mrs. Doris Mrsny - cook Mrs. Elsie Nathan - cook Mrs. Mary Norton library aide Mrs. Grace Stockman - cook Mrs. Nancy Svik - cook Mrs. Sharron Undine - secretary Tom Wegner - Head custodian Mrs. Eunice Wragge - cook Mrs. Klug spreads butter on the cinnamon roll dough. The next step is to sprinkle on cinnamon and sugar. She is the food service manager for Norfolk Public Schools. Mrs. Nathan. Mrs. Svik and Mrs. Stockman work together to get the meals served on time. Preparation of the meals is a team effort. STAFF 71 Students choose courses lass decision Every February and March students went through the sometimes complex task of choosing courses for the next school year. Students found the puzzle more confusing in 1986 since each class faced different graduation requirements mandated by the state and Norfolk Board of Education policy changes. In addition to required subjects. there were many other classes from which to choose. I was really excited about attending high school, but there were so many classes I wanted to take. I did not get all the classes I wanted to take.” said sophomore Jackie Stebbing. During the yearly registration process, guidance counselors met with all students explaining the requirements and electives offered by Norfolk Senior High. Students were given checklists of courses to be taken home and signed by parents. I found the courses offered to be beneficial in helping me prepare for college. I was pleased with the courses offered, said senior Teresa Frank. Shelley Murphy. Stephanie Frey, and Mardelle Mulford discuss the many offerings in the course description book. The book is updated each year to include new classes. Junior Jay Warner studies in one of his study halls. Study halls are needed by some students to complete unfinished assignments. 72 LEARNING Tammy Grier and Pal Mancini. office aides, take directions from secretary Mrs. Jan Butterfield. Some students help staff members during what would normally be their study hall time. Speech instructor Mr. Dick Cross introduces the next project to his class as Terri Waugh listens. Speech is a required subject. Beth Scheel guesses a student’s charade in speech class. The game is used to develop students’ communication skills. LEARNING 73 Future Unlimited key factor areer choices The choice of what to do after graduating from high school boggled the minds of many NHS students, especially seniors. Some considered the possibility of joining the armed forces, while others debated on which college to attend. There were a few students who had already made the decision to get a full-time job after graduation. The decision was made easier by Futures Unlimited. Futures Unlimited was a combination of the various colleges and the armed forces providing NHS students and students from surrounding schools with informa- tion. Representatives handed out pamphlets and brochures to interested students and explained to those students the benefits of their programs. Senior Mardele Mulford stated, Futures Unlimited helped me realize what was involved in the field I wanted to choose.” This feeling was shared by many students who attended Futures Unlimited. Some students who were unsure about their plans after graduation made up their mind. Futures Unlimited was an eye-opening experience to the many students that attended. Students look over brochures from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Various colleges set up tables for this career day. UNO Head Wrestling coach Mike Denny talks to students about drug and alcohol abuse. One full school day was contributed to drug and alcohol awareness. 74 CURRICULUM library. The Navy van visits the senior high. Some students chose to enlist in the Navy and other divisions of the armed forces. Mr. Schroeder helps students decide what courses to take. Several class periods are set aside for students to register for courses. Neil Steffens and Chuck Uttecht pick up their report cards from Mrs. Jan Butterfield. Students with fines received their report cards from the office when the fine was paid. CURRICULUM 75 $ Students learn more by doing kills obtained Vocational courses gave students a hands-on” experience at many practical skills. These courses included the areas of agriculture, home economics, and industrial arts. Students achieved many good job skills which will be beneficial to them later in life. Quite a few students enjoyed these classes because most of them did not use the textbook every day. Students were able to actually do and see what they were being taught. Junior Roy Pinnt commented, When I can actually see what I’m being taught, it helps me understand the information much better.” Other students said that learning by doing took much of the boredom out of everyday classes. In the agricultural field, students learned such things as how to fix a tractor, manage a farm. increase production of crops, and many other skills. This was very important to students who planned to go into agricultural-related careers. The Home Economics department included the classes of Foods, Creative Textiles, Housing, Clothing, Child Development, and Adult Living. These classes helped students mature and prepared them for their lives ahead and problems all people encounter. Drafting, Electronics, Machine Woods, Power Mechanics, and Welding made up the industrial Arts area. Many students participated in these courses and felt that they learned much and received a good head start. Courses helped students obtain a good background no matter what their future plans included. Greg Kralicek repairs a camshaft from his car in Power Mechanics. Students do anything from changing oil to overhauling engines in this class. Ken Kethcart works on his tractor during Farm Mechanics. Farm Mechanics is one of a wide variety of agricultural classes offered at NFIS. Anthony Anderson studies his mechanical draft in Drafting class. This class is an excellent way to begin an architectural career. 76 CURRICULUM Julie Logan. Valarie Weed, and Lori Konopasek consult Mrs. Balsiger about their egg babies.” This project is very popular among NHS students. Dennis Droescher makes adjustments on his Machine Woods project. Many creative pieces emerge from this class. Brian Lemm sews diligently on his apron. Although sewing looks easy, it can be very challenging. CURRICULUM 77 w, Composition emphasized riting offered Writing and speaking effectively in one’s own native language sounds like a snap”, but students at Norfolk Senior High found courses offered in these two areas challenging, necessary and often rewarding. The Departments of Language Arts and Communicative Arts strived for excellence in their courses whether elective or required. All NHS students were compelled to successfully complete two semesters of English 10, one semester of Speech, and one semester of English II. Electives offered in the two departments were Beginning Journalism, Debate, Junior Composition, Senior Literature, Senior Composition, and Business English. Students could also take Reading I, Reading II. or Speed Reading offered in the Reading curriculum. One of the most popular and successful new courses in the elective category was Junior Composition taught by Miss Vauri Henre. Intended as a challenging writing course for college-bound juniors, students were introduced to expository, narrative writing, and analysis. Students were expected to apply grammar skills learned as sophomores and all learned the true meaning of proofreading and rewriting. Rogina Peters said. I definitely think that this class is a good class to take for college because you get to learn how to write many kinds of papers.” Junior Composition instructor. Miss Henre. explains the meaning of a poem to her class while Cheryl Means and Brenda Korth pay close attention. Poetry analysis is just one of the writing experiences learned in Junior Comp. With poise and confidence. Monica Oppliger presents her persuasive speech in Mr. Janovec's Speech class. Speech is a requirement for all juniors. 78 CURRICULUM Sophomores Jason Hoffman and Cory Barr work diligently diagramming sentences in Mrs. Meinke's English K) class. Sentence diagramming is part of the grammar curriculum for sophomores. Krisa Schaefer draws a yearbook layout for Beginning Journalism class. This course is a prerequisite for students wishing to apply for publications' staff positions. Mrs. Meinke looks over Joe Long’s grammar assignment for English 10. Grammar and literature are taught by semesters. CURRICULUM 79 80 SPORTS In the first home game, against Columbus, varsity starter. Rob Faust, concentrates on passing the ball above the arms of his opponents. Norfolk won 63 - 53. Power of Panther works its magic HS spirited, sporting Through the falling of leaves, the drifting of snow, and the budding of new plants, one feature of NHS life remained predominant — our SPORTS. They changed with the seasons but were consistently strong due to excellent athletes and supporting crowds. NHS was consumed with the taste of action in all areas of sports. Whether it was actual participation or enthusiastic school spirit, we had it. No one was left untouched by sports’ far-reaching impact — even if he never attended an event the whole year. The pep rallies were major sources of enlivenment. They helped join all students together under a common bond of cheering on the team. They consisted of games like balloon bursting and pie and licorice eating, special speakers like Mad Mike, a Pink Panthers’ performance, and team cheerleaders. Spirit for the night’s game may have started at the rally, but it didn’t stop there. Fans attended games in masses and students were a major part of those crowds. The spectators’ support gave the athletes an extra boost By being on a team, I learned competiveness, cooperation, and the ability to work hard with others for a common goal. ” - Carrie Lichliter l of confidence. The players did their utmost to make 1986 The Year of the Panther in sports. A great source of pride at NHS was our teams. Whether it was volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, tennis, track, golf, or swimming, the players worked together to bring out the best of NHS on the field or court. Sports were not just con tained within the walls of school. Almost every individual participated in some kind of sporting activity. Many students jogged daily, took dance class, swam laps, played raquetball, or attended an aerobics class. So sports at NHS entailed more than just after school practices and Friday night games. Participating in sports of any form was a way of showing our school spirit. We won some games and lost some too, but we had fun doing it. Panther Pride will never die as long as our sports continue. Julie Gettman reaches for a spike in a match against Lincoln East. The volleyball girls had a rough season but remained undaunted in their fight for supremacy. Coach Hal Kuck speaks at a pep rally while the football team stands behind him. The Panthers won the Greater Nebraska Conference and finished the season with a record of 8 - 2. SPORTS DIVISION 81 T Winning season adds excitement to year earn explodes with energy With a 80 record, the 1985 football team started off the new school year with great excitement. I don’t think that we were much better than all of the other teams; it was just that our players wanted to win. They didn't stop playing after the first quarter; they played hard all four quarters,” commented Head Football Coach Hal Kuck. The Panthers started the season September 6 with an opener against the Columbus Discoverers. Norfolk beat Columbus with a 23-7 victory. The next contest saw Norfolk go up against the Fremont Tigers. Norfolk had not beaten the Tigers since 1944, but on that night the tables were to be turned. It was really neat being able to leave Fremont with a victory,” noted senior player Sean Doran after a 21-7 upset over the Tigers. Norfolk went on to beat Hastings, 16-8, Lincoln bast, by a large margin, 37-7, and the Kearney Bearcats 12-7. Homecoming came on October II with a game against the North Platte Bulldogs. Norfolk walked away with a 20-7 victory. The next game saw the Panthers taking a road trip to play the Orangemen of Beatrice. I think the game that will stand out in my mind is the Beatrice game. It was raining and the field was like a mud hole. Everyone was covered with mud, remarked Keith Merkel. It was at the Beatrice game that kicker Todd Bennett booted a 54 yard fieldgoal. His kick, which tied the state record, helped Norfolk overcome the Orangemen 10-6. On October 25 the winning streak stopped when Lincoln Southeast defeated Norfolk 24-6. I think that the number of people out for our football program hurt us a little. When you play a team that has 20 to 25 more people going out for the team, the time each player has to play is a key in any game,” expressed Coach Kuck. The loss was soon forgotten when we beat arch rival Grand Island. With the 21-14 victory, the Panthers accepted a spot in the state playoffs. It was the second time that Norfolk had won an appearance in the playoffs. On November 6, the first play off game, the Westside Warriors from Omaha invaded Norfolk and beat the Panthers 8-3. It was really sad after the Westside game. All of the players just sat around in the locker room. No one wanted to take off his uniform,” said Merkel. It was a season that people will remember for a long time to come. Mike Mundt summed up his feelings about the year saying, If I had the chance, I would love to do it all again.” Troy Drahota scrambles out of the pocket to gain a couple of yards. Mike Halferty gets ready to make a block against one of the Hastings players. Kicker Todd Bennett changes into his kicking shoe during a break. Bennett tied a state record for the longest field goal. Jerry Kikoin jumps into the air trying to intercept a pass. Ajay Desai gets a good block on his Grand Island opponent. NORFOLK HIGH SCHOOL Varsity tool Ml. First Row Paul Olson. Jay Warner. Shayno Carpenter. Glenn Miller. A|ay Desai. Sean korth. Mike Jurgens. Rob I ausi. Shane Spinier. Second Row Br 1.111 Henderson, Joey Stephens. Dave Goodwater. Shannon Miller. Troy Stockman. Jell Riltcsbach. ken Newcomb. Brent Haskamp. Sean Doran. Chuck Burl. Todd Bennett. Mike Mundt. Jell Jensen Third Row David Fehrs. Russ Wilcox. Corey Hupp. Rich Jones. Darron Mapes. Brian Merkel. Jerry Kilcoin. Scott Olson. Brad Hood. Mark McCarville. trie Often. Iasi Row Joel Renner, korv Barr, troy Drahota. Tim kuck. Jerry Olradovsky. Dean Carlson. Tim Tuttle. Kent Crippcn. Brad Humburg. Janies Brown. Shane Merchant. Russ Puls. Chad Teucrbacher Varsity Football NOR OPP Columbus 23 17 Fremont 21 7 Hastings 16 8 Lincoln East 37 7 Kearney 21 7 North Platte 20 7 Beatrice 10 6 Lincoln SE 6 24 Grand Island 21 14 Om. Westside 3 S VARSITY FOOTBALL 83 When I think back to the 1985 football season. I will remember everyone as my extended family rather than as my fellow teammates,” recalled senior Jeff Bil-lesbach. One of the factors that made this season a winning one was the closeness of the team. I feel that one of the reasons that we were such a good team was that these men set a goal as sophomores. They worked together and stuck together and as seniors, they were able to reach that goal,” commented Coach Hal Kuck. With a 80 record it was obvious that these players did obtain their goal. Many players took advantage of the school’s weight room during the summer. Programs were assigned so that each player had his own workout. Players were expected to attend nightly practices. All of these things helped to make this year one of the best football seasons ever. Another factor was the number of seniors out for the team. Coach Kuck said, 'It really makes a difference when you can back seniors with other seniors.” Compared to recent seasons, there was a larger number of seniors out for the team. ”1 think it was neat to be able to play with the same guys for three years. I will miss them,” commented Jerry Kilcoin. Quarterback Brad Humburg calls the play at the line of scrimmage. The Panthers tried some long counts to draw their opponents offside. Juniors Rob Faust and Troy Drahota get ready to do the high five . Doing the high five became one way to show excitement during the season. As the ball is being exchanged, one of the Hastings players tries to get through the line. The offensive linemen do their best to give the running back some room. 84 VARSITY FOOTBALL y NHS golf builds for future oung golf team For such a young team, the NHS Boys’ Golf Team did fairly well. The team started the year with only two returning lettermen, Todd Oltmans and Joel Reimer. However, three incoming freshmen surprised their upperclass counterparts by challenging them for their spots. For me personally, the year didn't start out well. My goal was to stay consistent and play the best golf possible, but I was feeling lots of pressure from the three freshmen on the team. My season started badly, but I ended great. The last four meets I think I reached my goal,” said Joel Reimer. Goals were set by the team as a whole also. We planned to lower our total team score at every meet, and we did accomplish that,” stated Coach Richard Cross. It was definitely a season for the younger members of the golf team. Towards the end of the year, we kept the top four the same for every meet and alternated Humburg and Oltmans for fifth,” said Coach Cross. Brad Humburg tries to chip the ball on to the green. Humburg was one of the three returning seniors to play for the NHS golf team. Pat Erb watches to make sure his ball drops in. Erb practices his putting skills at the Norfolk Country Club. Todd Oltmans concentrates while putting. All of the NHS team practices were held at Norfolk Country Club. The 1986 Boys' Golf Team. Front Row; Row: Brad Humburg. Joel Reimer. Ken Chad Carlson. Steve Shambora. Mike Frank. Pat Erb. Steve Woodward. Todd Crain. Lee Johnson. Scott Hooten. Back Oltmans. Fremont Dual Bcyt' CJo 2 Miracle Hills 16 Columbus Dual 2 Capehart Tournament K Wavne Dual NortolV Invite 2 North Platte Conference Districts BOYS’ GOLF 85 Hard work, good attitude major causes remendous year My goals this year were to finish in the top three at State and medal in every meet, Melissa Busskohl remarked. She went on to place sixth at State with an 85, and she accomplished winning a medal at every meet. Goals are always an important part of a team’s attitude. The goals set by the team and individuals this year contributed to their success. Team goals included qualifying for State, winning Districts, and breaking 400 in three meets. The Lady Panthers finished second at Districts in a tiebreaking round against Columbus and went on to capture third at State. Dedication and regular summer practices contributed to the Panthers’ winning season. I practiced at least five times a week and took summer lessons,” commented Jodie Heier. During the summer the team took lessons as a group. It helped us a lot? it made us really pull together and support each other, Heier added. I have coached nine years, boys and girls-, and this year was the most satisfying by far. We were not only successful, but we had a tremendous attitude and showed a lot of determination, added Coach Jerry Cover. In a dual against Columbus, junior Jennifer Becker hits the ball onto the green. Becker finished in the meet with a 94. Senior Melissa Busskohl concentrates on putting the ball on the first green. Jodie Heier. a senior, looks on. Junior Sarah Stafford putts the ball at State despite the bad weather. Stafford went on to finish with a 97. 86 GIRLS’ GOLF Senior Stephanie Frey prepares to send the ball down the fairway at the Norfolk Country Club. Frey was one of the letter winners this season. Junior Chantel Geyer putts the ball on the fifth green. Geyer was one of the four returning letter winners this season. Melissa Busskohl. a senior, drives the ball at the fifth hole. Busskohl led the team ranking first all season. Girls' Golf Nor G.I. Inv I Fremont Dual I Fremont Inv 4 Columbus Dual I Columbus Tri I Stanton Dual I Columbus Tri I Quad I Districts 2 State 3 1985-86 girls golf team. Front Row: Jodi Sekutera. Jodie Heicr. Stephanie Frey. Melissa Busskohl. Chantel Geyer. Row Two Jennifer Becker. Sarah Stafford. Angie Toline. Holly Hirschbach. Ann Feidler. last Row: Can Noyes. Holy Geyer. Tracy Hodge. GIRLS’ GOLF 87 HE OF THE PANT Wenz guides layers I believe that all of the players contributed a lot to our team this year,” stated James Wenz, the girls’ volleyball coach. It was a difficult time for the girls because of the change in coaches and coaching philosophies,” said Coach Wenz. They had some problems adjusting, but they ironed the problems out among themselves,” added Coach Wenz. The Panther volleyball team set goals mainly to learn the fundamentals of the game and to be consistent in their games. They were fairly consistent in their games until the first eight points. After that the pressure got to them a little bit. stated Coach volleyballers readjust Wenz. The Panther team had four returning senior lettermen this year. They were Meyer, Wilcox, Dohren, and Carrie Lichliter. The Panther’s key setter this year was senior Kelli Dohren. Their key back row players were seniors Kathy Meyer and Christi Wilcox-, and for the front row, it was junior Amy Budde. Coach Wenz thinks it is questionable what we should be expecting with the volleyball team next year. We will be losing a lot of seniors next year, but we will be having five players coming back to play for us,” stated Coach Wenz. Kelli Dohren bumps the ball while Kathy Meyer is prepared to help. Laurie Kollmar is ready for action in a game against Lincoln East. Nikki Thoendel bumps the ball while Kathy Meyer takes cover for the return. Net play is a key factor in volleyball. Carrie Lichliter sets the ball while Laurie Kollmar hurries to help her out. Both girls are senior letter winners. 88 VOLLEYBALL Julie Gettman spikes the ball for a point. Gettman played setter and spiker equally well. Kathy Meyer makes a return while Nikki Thoendel is prepared to help out if needed. Kelli Dohren stands by. ■■■■■■ NHS Volleyball 1985-86 NHS OPP Columbus Fremont Wayne Lincoln Last Grand Island Hastings South Sioux City Lincoln Southeast Districts (G.l.) 1985-86 Volleyball Team, from row Kacey Dohren. Kristin Iron Thunder. Marcia Deitloff. Angela Nass. Kamille Klitzke. Jyl Baker. Stacie Lemmon. Gina Madden. Shannon lueders. Sheri Oleson. Row Two: Priscilla Ross. Pam Johnson. Jane Tibbels. Michelle Karmazin. Kristin Busskohl. Kendra Curry. Penny Barr. Kris Polenske. Julie Gettman. Jackie Founce. Gloria Roggow. Back Row Kelli Dohren. Kim Uecker. Christi Wilcox. Nikki Thoendel. Kathy Meyer. Ann Molini. Kim Baker. Amy Budde. Carrie Lichliter. Laurie Kolbnar. Melissa Wendt. VOLLEYBALL 89 Boys, girls run for spirited season earn unity helps harriers ”1 believe the team spirit and unity that went along with both of this year’s teams was great,” commented Head Coach for Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country. Lyle Moeller. The varsity boys’ team finished the season with an impressive 43-14 record. The girls’ team closed the season becoming Norfolk Senior High’s first girls’ cross country team to have a winning season. Their final record was a close 13-12. Mr. Moeller mentioned his top three seniors, Pat Erb, Trent Baker, and James Ross, as being the people who stood out in his mind. I really admired their loyalty and their willingness to stick with the sport for three or four years,” commented Coach Moeller. A young cross country team member mentioned by Coach Moeller was sophomore Tom Koch. During the 1985 season, Koch set home course records for a sophomore. As the season progressed, he earned the eighth, seventh, and second fastest times ever for a sophomore on the Skyview Lake course. Girls’ cross country completed its second year as a team sport at NHS. The girls were able to pull off the first winning season with a 52 percent winning average. Coach Moeller said he was impressed with freshman Elissa Balsiger, who ran with the varsity team. Girls’ team captain Linda Cornett was hurt for part of the season, but remained enthusiastic about the sport. I really think that cross country is a good sport. Cross country is not for everyone though. It takes a person who is willing to work hard and one who has a lot of determination to make a good runner,” said Cornett. Team unity and loyalty are factors in many sports including cross country. Senior Mike Bour-elle said, I thought it was really neat when all the team members stood around the course at meets and yelled for everyone else.” Boys’ Cross Country Norfolk Placed Ralston Inv I Fremont I Norfolk Inv I Columbus Dual I Quadrangular 1 Districts 4 The IdSS Boy ’ Cro� Country Team. Front Row Willie Angell. Lance Smith. Tom koeh. Chuck Mischke. and Mike Bourotle. Back Row Trent Baker. James Ross. Jim Let. Pat fcrb. Jim Cox. and Coach MoeBer Head Coach Lyle Moeller yells his instructions to junior Willie Angel. Angel has to kick it in. so that he does not get passed. Senior Pat Erb turns the corner at the Norfolk Invite. Erb went on to set a new course record at the meet. 90 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Senior Linda Cornett strides out down the hill at a dual with Fremont. Cornett was hurt for part of the season and was unable to participate. Senior James Ross crosses the dam on the Skyview course. Ross finished third at the meet. the h?$5 Girls' Cross Country team members. Coach Lyle Moeller. Linda Cornett. Dana Baker, tlissa Kalsigcr. Cheryl Stevens. I aura Mischke. Girls’ Cross Country Norfolk Placed Ralston Inv 3 Fremont Dual 2 Norfolk Inv 1 Districts A GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY 91 Fourth in Plains Division anthers place We had a fairly aggressive team, and we had a little depth,” stated junior Brian Oberle. If we had been just a little bit better we would have won more matches and placed one or two positions higher in every meet.” The Panthers placed fourth in the Greater Nebraska Conference Plains Division. Oberle finished second in number one singles, and Robbin List and Kelly Kleinsasser finished second in number two doubles. The Panther team scored four points at the State Tournament, which had to be moved inside due to the weather. The number two doubles, List and Kleinsasser. reached the third round before they were defeated by Papillion. I achieved my goal to be on varsity and to be seeded at Senior Robbin List uses his backhand stroke to return the ball. He defeated his opponent from Fremont in a home dual. state, stated senior Kleinsasser. and Robbin and I were seeded fourth. The team was sorry that Mr. Brown could not go to state with us.” (Coach Brown did not attend due to a death in his family.) This year’s team had seven seniors. The varsity team consisted of five returning lettermen. Rob Allison is the senior that stands out in my mind,” stated Coach Doug Brown. He never played varsity, but he was a good leader and a real hard worker.” Kleinsasser was a nice surprise. He improved a great deal,” said Coach Brown. Kearney and Columbus were our biggest rivals this year, but it was real satisfying beating Fremont,” exclaimed Coach Brown. Putting his final touches on a forehand stroke is senior Todd Sohler. He was defeated in a home dual against Lincoln Southeast. Senior Mike Adams perfects his backhand stroke in a home dual against Fremont. Adams and Brian Oberle defeated Fremont in doubles. 92 BOYS' TENNIS Returning the ball with an overhead stroke is junior Brian Oberle. He defeated his opponent from Fremont in a home dual. Gracefully, junior Toby Smith, puts his backhand stroke into motion. Smith defeated his opponent in a Norfolk Fremont dual. Boys’ Tennis Norfolk Placed Lincoln Southeast Dual 2 Fremont Inv 5 Fremont Dual I Kearney Dual 2 Columbus Dual 2 Lincoln Northeast Dual I Grand Island Inv 4 Conference 4 State 13 I9S5 Boys' Tennis. From Row Mike Adams. Robbm List. Kelly Klemsasser. Brian Canfield. Tim Koch. Rob Allison. Row Two: Kent Hofmann. Jon Bltde. Jeff Mrsny. Curtis Iron Thunder. Sieve Woodward. Mike Wingate. Chad Jochum. Back Row Mitch Troutman. Kory Kenny. Jason Goodell. Mike tffle. Toby Smith. Bruce Meyer, and Coach Doug Brown. BOYS TENNIS 93 An unidentified Panther gets ready to make the tackle against the Islanders. Another Panther takes a spill with his foe. Mike Bourelle. John Fendrick. and Keith Emerson run as a pack at the Norfolk Invite. It looks like they will lead the Norfolk JV team to victory. 94 J.V. FALL SPORTS P Athletes take turns on junior varsity laying the waiting game Gaining experience and making sure all kids going out for a sport get a chance to play is my feeling about the J.V. level,” stated Junior Varsity Football Coach Larry Blaser. Almost every person who had ever gone out for a sport took his or her turn on the J.V. team. Many times the J.V. team had to be the meat squad” for the varsity team. They held stand-up dummies and went up against the first and second string teams. They practiced long, hard hours, then stood on the sidelines, and went in during the last minutes of the varsity game. I think that the J.V. level really helped me to become a better player, commented junior Jerry Otradovsky. The J.V. football football team went 3-1 for the season. Their only loss was to Sioux City Heelan in overtime. The game was 0-0 going into overtime. Heelan won the game by scoring the only touchdown in the game. The Norfolk Junior Varsity Football team impressed many people by shutting out Grand Island and Fremont. The other win came when Norfolk beat the Columbus J.V. Coach Blaser stated that at the beginning of the year he did not expect the team to do as well as they did. The Junior Varsity volleyball team ended their season with a 1-7 record. The J.V. girls were under the direction of a new J.V. coach, Mr. Hebbinstrite. Junior Melissa Wendt summed up her feelings about playing on the J.V. team. It gives us the chance to show the coaches what we can do in a game situation. This helps you gain a spot on the varsity team later on, said Wendt. The Junior Varsity cross country team had more members this year than ever before. We worked out with the varsity runners and then ran in the meet as a J.V. team. I am glad that I was able to participate in J.V. because of the experience I gained.” commented sophomore Rich Allen. For many athletes, the seasons on J.V. were more than just waiting. They also serve who only stand and wait,” wrote the English poet John Milton. Gloria Roggow leaps off of the ground to ensure that her opponent will not turn the ball. Number 33 gets ready in ease the ball is returned. A group of players stand on the side lines of the varsity game. They anxiously wait to get into the action. J.V. FALL SPORTS 95 Basketball team improves radition alive With a 12-9 record and a spot in the Nebraska State Basketball Tournament in Lincoln, the NHS basketball program got back on the winning track. I think this season was very important to our program. It helped bring back the tradition of being a top-notch basketball team,” expressed Head Coach Dave Oman. The season started out on the wrong foot by losing to the Kearney Bearcats, but the Panthers were able to avenge the loss by defeating Columbus the next week. From then on, the road was up and down. ”1 think that the turning point came when we beat Grand Island by one point on their home turf,” said Mr. Oman. The G.l. game was really tough. We all had to pull together, and in the end it was worth it when we came out on top,” commented junior Jay Warner. After that game the Panthers were on a winning streak. They traveled to North Platte and beat The varsity team lines up around the bench to be announced for the game. The non-starters make a spirit line for the starters. the Bulldogs 71-52. They then beat Columbus. With that win, NHS entered the district play-offs. NHS hosted the play-offs and opened with a 70-64 win against Columbus. The next game matched Norfolk against Grand Island. The Panthers were able to come out ahead of the Islanders with only a one point advantage. The team really appreciated all of the school spirit during the game with G.l. I honestly feel that the spirit is what helped us beat G.I.,” said Oman. With the District A-4 Championship title in their pockets, the Panthers headed to Lincoln for the state tournament. Norfolk played Lincoln Northeast in the opening round and was defeated 66-48. The Panthers accomplished many more things than were expected; and with their competitive attitude, the NHS basketball team made The Year of the Panther” even more exciting. Junior Troy Drahota goes up for an uncontested lay-up. Jerry Otradovsky runs in behind lo be ready to switch into defense against Grand Island. Senior Todd Oltmans holds up the District A-4 Championship plaque. Norfolk beat Grand Island to earn a berth in the State Tournament. Junior Jeff Speidel tries to get the ball into the basket while senior Brad Humburg attempts to block his G.l. opponent out. Bovs' Basketball Nor err Kearney 5$ 56 Columubs 6 53 Line High 38 65 line. East b1 70 Columbus 53 59 Fremont ■ 5 40 line. Southeast 45 T Fremont 36 49 South Sioux Citv 66 42 Sioux City North 4$ 43 Beatrice 5$ 59 Grand Island 6 63 Line. Northeast 32 49 Fremont 69 49 Hastings 39 42 Grand Island 62 61 North Platte '1 52 Columbus 65 60 Columbus 70 64 Grand Island 66 65 line. Northeast 4$ 66 Tire I9S5 1966 Boys Varsity Basketball team. From Row Jason Hollman. Hi ail Humburg. Iioy Or allot a. Kob lausl. J.n Warner. I odd Oilmans. Chris Price, anil trainer Craig kranH'i Back Row Juttioi Varsnv Coach Kamlx 1‘ospishil. Sophmore Coach Steve Morion. Jerry Olrailovsky. I uu kuck. Jell Spentol. Chad I eurbachet. Camion Means, ami Head Varsity Coach Dave Oman BOYS’ BASKETBALL 97 Competitiveness wins games ttitude helps I think that the team's competitive attitude was great, commented Head Coach Dave Oman. It really helped us out in the end.” The Panthers’ competitiveness earned them a trip to the State Tournament and helped two of their members to be named to the All-Conference team. Juniors Troy Drahota and Rob Faust were named to the All-Conference team. I thought that Troy and Rob were both deserving of the honor,” expressed Oman. Coach Oman mentioned his three seniors, Todd Oltmans, Brad Humburg. and Camron Means, as being good leaders for the team. Todd and Brad helped us out a lot during the district game against Grand Island, said Oman. He went on to say that he was pleased with the support of the student body. He felt that the crowd had a lot of influence on the players. Oman mentioned the game against Sioux City North as one of the games that he will remember. Norfolk beat the North Stars 48-43. It was a very exciting game. We all played hard to win,” commented senior Camron Means. The game was close until the end when Norfolk pulled away. The NHS basketball team gave the year many exciting moments. With an improved record and an improved attitude, the basketball team brought the old tradition cf winning back. Senior Todd Oltmans plays a close game of defense against Columbus at Districts. Oltmans concentrates on the ball, so he’ll be prepared for Columbus’ next move. Junior Rob Faust passes the ball across the court to another Panther. Norfolk played Lincoln Northeast in the opening round of the State Tournament. 98 BOYS’ BASKETBALL Everyone grabs for the ball as a Columbus player tries for a basket. Junior Chad Feuerbacher waits in the background to make a fast break to the other side. Carrie Lichliter fights for the ball with her Melissa Busskohl shoots the ball for a opponents from Hartington Cedar Catho-basket. This was in a game against lie. Rhonda Mack. Kathy Meyer, and Hartington Cedar Catholic. Melissa Busskohl are close by to help. Rhonda Mack goes for the jump ball” in a game against Columbus. Carrie Lichliter waits for the ball to be tipped her way. Geri Spit tier plays good defense against her opponent. Her opponent was from Hastings. GIRLS' BASKETBALL 99 Kendra Curry shoots for two. This was in a game against a tough Lincoln Southeast team. Rhonda Mack shoots for a basket against Hartington Cedar-Catholic. Mack scored 14 points in this game. 100 GIRLS' BASKETBALL Close games add excitement ady Panthers We never got on track this year. We had a lot of injuries, and we didn’t have a very good record, stated Coach Doug Brown. We went out there to gain experience and to have fun. I hope they learned, matured, and became overall better people,” he added. Our record was 5-15, but we lost a lot of them in very close games, said Coach Brown. The girls really gave great effort and really worked hard,” stated Brown. The Lady Panthers had more seniors on their team than ever before. They were Paulet Marotz, Melissa Busskohl, Geri Spittler, Rhonda Mack, Kathy Meyer. Carrie Lichliter, and Christi Wil- cox. Wilcox tried to play, but she was injured and was not able to finish the season. Lichliter was named to the All-Greater Nebraska Conference team (Plains Division). She was honorable mention in All-State in the Omaha World-Herald. Lichliter was also chosen to be on the Coach’s North and South All-Star game, which was held in August. Coach Brown was chosen as an assistant coach for the All-Star game. We could have had a better season if we would have worked more together, commented Spittler. Also, each of us needed to work up to our potential in every game. Amy Budde is looking in for the basket in a game against Hastings. She helped the Panthers to a victory by scoring seven points. Senior Kathy Meyer controls the bail gracefully. Her opponent from Hastings guards her closely. Dribbling the ball in for the Panthers is Carrie Lichliter. She scored 12 points in this game against Grand Island. Carrie Lichliter puts the ball up for a basket, while Rhonda Mack and Kathy Meyer are close by to help. This was in a game against a strong Hartington Cedar Catholic team. NHS Girls' Basketball Opp Nor Kearney 44 51 South Sioux 58 57 Grand Island 54 51 Columbus 60 32 Hastings 47 40 Lincoln Northeast 48 41 Hartington Cedar Catholic 48 47 Fremont 40 37 Grand Island 64 56 Columbus 59 52 (OT) Lincoln East 80 69 Beatrice 54 60 Lincoln High 49 37 Fremont 52 53 Hastings 38 51 North Platte 58 41 Columbus 59 57 (OT) Lincoln Southeast 61 38 Fremont 46 50 South Sioux City 48 39 NHS Girls’ Basketball. Front Row Rcnae Mackender Student Manager. Paulct Marou. Kristin Busskotil. Gen Spinier. Chnsti Wilcox. Melissa Russkohl. Kris Polenske. Lynn Swallow. Back Row Head Coach Doug Brown, tern Larson. Carrie lichliter. Rhonda Mack. Cheryl Means. Penny Barr. Kathy Meyer, assistant Coach Jerry Cover. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ld N Young team improves with experience agging injuries hurt We had a very successful year considering we were a very young team,” stated Coach Dave Boyd, The important thing was that we improved a great deal as the season went on,” he added. Individuals also did very well. Todd Bennett and Keith Merkel both had over 40 career wins,” stated Coach Boyd. Lance Smith and Chris Madden are the two wrestlers who improved the most.” Injuries hurt us quite a bit throughout the season,” said Coach Boyd. Pat McDonald, Sean Korth, Shawn Kline, and Dave Goodwater were out for , art of the season, if not the whole season. We also had the little nagging injuries that affected us the whole year,” he said. The Panthers had four state qualifiers. They were: Lance Smith (105), Chris Madden (155), Keith Merkel (185), and Kory Barr (HWT). Smith won his first two matches but lost his next two matches. He only needed one more win to earn a medal at the State Tournament. I was pretty surprised that I made it to state,” said Smith. Going down to state made me want to work harder for next year, he added. Merkel earned a fourth place medal at state. I was a little disappointed with state. I wanted to place higher,” commented Merkel. But, it was quite an experience to be able to go down to the State Tournament two years in a row. The competition got tougher over the two years,” he said. The highlights of the year were winning the Lemars and Sioux City Eas. Tournaments,” stated Coach Boyd. The Panthers finished their season with a 6-3 dual record. I had anticipated this year as a learning experience, but I never expected to qualify for state, especially at HWT. It was super”, said Barr. I was a little disappointed with my performance at Lincoln, but it will be good experience for the next two years. I’m getting fired up. We’ll miss some senior talent, but we’ve got a lot '■f potential for the futur season. All in all, 85-86 was a super year.” added Barr. Dann Nelson puts the guillotine into effect against his opponent. His opponent was from Sioux City North. 102 WRESTLING anthers Keith Merkel uses the reverse half” to pin his opponent from Lincoln Northeast. Merkel placed fourth at State. Chris Madden uses a lateral drop” against his opponent from Grand Island. Madden also qualified for State. Kory Barr uses the chicken wing on his guy from Sioux City North. Barr qualified for State as a sophomore. Todd Bennett pins his opponent from Lincoln Southeast. He uses the head lock” to his advantage. NHS 1985-86 Varsity Record OPP NOR South Sioux City 9 53 Lincoln East 8 53 Beatrice 18 34 Lincoln High 4: 16 Sioux City North 6 66 Columbus 40 13 Lincoln Northeast 34 40 Lincoln Southeast 9 43 Eremont r 31 l9Si $6 V rest line Team. Trout Row Stephanie Trey (stalisiician). Sean Korih. Curtis Iron Thunder. Brian Kru e. Todd Theil. Randy low clink. Jason Torskmd. lance Smith. Joe O'Brien. Scott Hoskinson. Doug Hart. Tom Rourke. Jell Dickey. Row two Dave Good water, ken Newcomb. Tosfd Bennett. Keith Merkel. Jose Rmoli. Mike Tischer. Tat McDonald. Steve Hacketl. Mike Reese. Dann Nelson. Jell Jorgensen. Sieve Nelson. Jim Watland. Brent Boulden. trie Warden. Shawn Kline. Asst. Coach lairv Blaser. Back Row Dan Hatterman. Dann Nelson. Brian Peterson. Chris Merchant. Jim Wichman. Brad Schroeder. Joev Stephens. Inn Tuttle. Brian Merkel. Pal Tierney. Bob Hoile. Shane Spinier, t.l threnlried. Cory Bendixen. Chris Madden. Darron Mapes. Mike Adams. Larry Poessneeker. Head Coach Dave Boyd Not pictured Shannon Wolll. Rex King. Kory Ban. WRbSTLING 103 m As the gun goes off. the swimmers start their event. The Panthers held their home meets at the YMCA. Jeff Geyer gets ready to put his head under water to get the best speed. Geyer thrusts his arms apart to be able to edge out his competitor. Toby Smith comes up to take a breath while he competes in the butterfly. Smith tries to get full extension in his arms to get a good push. 104 SWIMMING N Swimmers break several records umbers improve Boasting 24 swimmers this year, the NHS Swim Team moved one step closer to becoming a major power in high school swimming. We had about three times as many swimmers out this year compared to last year’s team,” commented Head Swim Coach Richard Bancke. The size of a swim team played an important role in swim meets. ”A team can have swimmers place first in six out of ten events, but they can still lose the meet because the other team will place in the remaining spots and receive more points,” said Coach Bancke. ”1 think what hurt us (the girl’s team) the most was the small number of girls out for swimming,” expressed senior swimmer Amy Otoupal. Otoupal and freshman Elissa Balsiger were the two record breakers on the girls’ team. Balsiger broke the 500-freestyle, 100-backstroke, and 200-individual medley records, while Otoupal broke the 100-butterfly record. The NHS Girls’ Swim Team won its first meet ever by defeating Mitchell, South Dakota. The boys’ swim team finished their dual season with a swimming record of 5-3. The boys, like the girls, broke many of the existing records. Freshman Jeff Geyer broke the 100-breast stroke with a time of 1:05.36-, junior Toby Smith broke the 100-freestyle records and the 200-medley relay team consisting of Doug Behrens, Geyer, Smith, and Tom Luellen broke their record. I like the spirit that is growing in the NHS swim team. I think that the team is going to improve in the next few years,” commented senior diver Jeff Goger. Tom Luellen stops for a moment of silence before his event. In preparation for their events, many swimmers concentrate. The 1986 Boy ' and Girls' Swim Team. First Row; Julie Goger. Shealyn Libengood. Trent Baker. Doug Behrens, fclissa Balsiger. Dana Baker. Row two Toby Smith. Tammy Krupicka. SaBe Haakonst.nl. Chris Janovec. Amy Otoupal. Rob Carmichael. Back Row Coach Richard Bancke. Tom Luellen. Robby Garrod. Jed Geyer. Pat Carney. Tim Rector. Shannon Falk. Steve Shambora. Jed Meyer. Matt Mancini. Boys' Swimming Norfolk Placed Millard Inv 4 Line. Last 2 Sioux City West 1 Grand Island 1 Columbus 1 South Sioux City 2 r , rrtrmoni 1 Ouad 2 Conf. 2 Slate 9 Girls' Swimming Norfolk Placed Line. Fast 2 Grand Island 2 Mitchell. S.D. 1 Columbus 2 South Sioux City 2 Fremont 2 Ouad 4 Conf. 5 SWIMMING 105 o JV’s promise utlook The JV Wrestling Team posted a dual record of 8-1. They had 2$ dual wins in a row until they lost to Fremont. The wrestlers won two tournaments: at Battle Creek and Clearwater. They earned second place at Randolph and third at Wisner Pilger. I thought they wrestled real well,” stated Coach Larry Blaser. When all of the weight classes were filled, we had great team balance,” added Coach Blaser. With a record of 11-7, JV Girls’ Basketball showed promise for next year’s varsity team. We improved as the season went along,” stated Coach Jerry Cover. We only lost three games in good years ahead 'great’ the months of January and February. I think many girls that played J.V. this year will make big contributions in years to come,” he added. The JV Boys’ Basketball team had a record of 13-5 this season. The squad was made up of fifteen sophomores and four juniors. Highlights of the year included defeating Lincoln High, Lincoln Northeast, and Lincoln Southeast. They also defeated both Grand Island and Fremont twice. They were an exceptional group to work with,” said Coach Randy Pospishil. Basketball has a great outlook at NHS,” added Coach Pospishil. 106 JV WINTER SPORTS 40ME OF THE PAHint Jerry Otradovsky reaches for the ball as Shawn Kline attempts to take his oppo- it slips through the legs of a Columbus nent down. To help him. Kline puts the player. Otradovsky was one of the players move cork screw into effect. who played on both Varsity and JV Teams. Brian Kruse tries to break down his opponent. Kruse uses the inside cradle to his advantage. Michelle Karmazin dribbles the ball around her opponent. Her opponent is from Humphrey St. Francis. JV WINTER SPORTS 107 Sheri Oleson looks determined as she runs the 100 meter high hurdles at the Norfolk Invite. The 100 meter high hurdles was a new event for girls’ track this year. Sophomore Donna King looks to see how far the shot will go at Districts. King was one of four girls who qualified for the State Meet in Omaha. Stacy Dieckman prepares to unload the shotput during a practice throw at the District Meet in North Platte. Dieckman broke the school record in her other event, the discus. Senior Carrie Lichliter reaches for the sky as she attempts to lengthen her long jump. Lichliter tries to get as much height as she 108 GIRLS’ TRACK can as she comes off the board. Junior Amy Budde comes around the corner and heads for the finish line of the 400 meters. Budde also ran the 800 and competed in the high jump. Size of team becomes factor roblems removed The NHS Girls' Track Team was able to hold its own at many track meets despite a few obstacles that stood in their way. I think that the size of our track team and the weather were what really hampered us this year, commented Head Girls’ Track Coach Richard Bancke. We were probably one of the smallest track teams in Class A this year,” expressed Coach Bancke. The track team ended the season with only 15 members. It’s hard for a track team to win a major track meet with small numbers. They can place first in events, but the other teams get second through sixth,” added Coach Bancke. The team may have had problems with small numbers, but they did not have problems breaking school records. Three records were etched on the books this year. Junior Stacy Dieckman broke the discus record with a toss of Q5'9 . The others were new events to girls’ track. Senior Amy Otoupal set the record in the 300 meter low hurdles. Otoupal also set the 100 meter high hurdle record with a time of 15:95. That time beat the old 100 meter low record also. I think that is great, considering the hurdles were three inches higher,” said Coach Bancke. NHS was represented by four girls at the State Meet in Omaha. Junior Amy Budde ran the 400. Two weight girls qualified-, they were sophomore Donna King and junior Stacy Dieckman. The other qualifier was senior Carrie Lichli-ter. When the weather changes as much as it did this year, there is no doubt it will hurt a team,” said Coach Bancke. But even with the problems, this year’s track team was able to compete, and show other schools that it was truly The Year of the Panther”. The 1986 Girl ’ Track Team. Front Row Jacquie Svoboda. Kim Jaeger. Kri Polenske. Kendra Curry. Jackie Stcbbing. Second Row Cindy Stevens. Cheryl Stephens. Kav luedke. Sheri Oleson. Dana Baker. Donna King. Third Row. Stacy Dieckman. Carrie lichliter. Kathy Meyer. Amy Otoupal. Amy Budde. Sandy Dieckman. Back Row Kim Fleming. Assistant Coach Dennis Settles. Assistant Coach Jana Jenkins. Flead Coach Richard Bancke. Josctte Verzani. Girls’ Track Columbus Place 2 Points 50 Dual G.l. Invite 6 53 Fremont 7 33 Invite Norfolk Invite 4 58- 2 Norfolk Quad 2 59 Conference 3 75 Districts 8 3I!6 State — 1 GIRLS’ TRACK 109 � Crippen brings home ’gold’ rack stars win Senior trackmen went from being third at State their sophomore year, to not placing their junior year. They surged back up this year attempting to place in State their senior year, with one senior taking home the gold. Over the last few years, Norfolk has had some of the best discus throwers in the state. This year was senior Kent Crippen's third year to throw at State. Crippen was undefeated throughout this season, and had the honor of bringing home the gold from the State meet. Sophomore Scott Amundson was a state qualifier in the pole vault. He received a silver medal at Districts in North Platte. We had an unusually large number of sophomores this year, stated head Coach Lyle Moeller. Out of 32 members on the track team, 20 of them were sophomores, and 16 of them lettered. Leading the sophomores was Dann Nelson. He had the fastest time ever in the 800 of 201.9. I have been on a track team that placed third at state, a team that did nothing, and this year I would say was the one I had the most fun being a part of,” expressed Crippen. Senior Kent Crippen is throwing the discus. Crippen won a gold medal at State. Junior Bryan Skalberg leaps over the 300 intermediate hurdles. Skalberg is leading the way. Boy ' Track USD. Relays P Jtce Points S 34 3-1. Relays 5 49 Ralston Relays 5 42 G.l. Inv 7 23 6 Fremont Inv. 8 19 Norfolk Inv. 7 37Vi Norfolk Ouad 7 62 Trans, at Columbus 5 3$ Districts at North Platte 6 31 State Omaha 10 1986 Boys’ Track. Front Row. Mike Hansen. Bryan Skalberg. Kelly Klemsasser. Kent Crippen. Mike Hallerty. Robbm List. Mike Jurgens. Dann Nelson. Steve Hackelt. Ken Newcomb. Row Two Keith Simmons. Dean Carlson. Russ Wilcox. Jim lei. Rich Allen. Joe long. Scott Amundson. Jeff Jorgensen. Rick Volk. Joe Otto. Row Three Brian Kruse. Dave Merritt. Brad Magnussen. Mike Sorscn. Peter Holley. Inc Braesch. Terry Sparks. Dan Kruse, lance Smith. Row Four Mark Hauser. Keith Merkel. Tom Koch. Kory Kenny. Kory Barr. Mike Hmken. Scott Olson. Jerry Kilcom. Jim Cox Back Row Assistant Coach Dave Oman. Assistant Coach Jim Wen:. Head Coach Lyle Moeller. Assistant Coach Steve Porter. BOYS’ TRACK III Best season yet to come mproved season I think we had a really good season, stated girls’ tennis coach, Burgess Powell. We had tough competition with the top three schools in the state in our conference. We were a really young team, with only one senior this year,” commented Coach Powell. The girls improved a lot throughout this last season, and they became more competitive,” added Coach Powell. Foreign exchange student Tanya Feinauer was the 1 singles player. She did the best this year with a record of 22-1, said Coach Powell. At State, Feinauer won her first two rounds, but was defeated in a close third round. If she would have won her third round, she would have had at least third place,” stated Coach Powell. Sophomore Angel Gibson played 2 singles. Juniors Julie Groninger and Lynn Johnson played 1 doubles. Sophomores Jyl Baker and Kathi Johnson were the 2 doubles. I think these two improved the most this year,” commented Coach Powell. They never played tennis before competitively. This was their first year playing and they made varsity,” added Powell. We had an excellent season, commented Gibson. We are all looking forward to doing better in the next couple of years, since al of the varsity players except Tanya will be back,” added Gibson. Junior Julie Groninger attempts to hit the ball back to her opponent. Groninger played 1 doubles. Sophomore Jyl Baker is in her ready Junior Lynn Johnson uses her forward position waiting to hit the ball. Baker and stroke to hit the ball. Johnson played n Kathy Johnson won their first round at doubles. IQ GIRLS’ TENNIS State, but lost their second round to the team that became the champions. Sophomore Angel Gibson serves the ball to her opponent. Gibson won her first round at State, but was defeated in her second round. Senior Tanya Feinauer uses her backhand stroke to hit the ball. Feinauer is a foreign exchange student from Germany. ' y • ; • 'L1 • 'V' 0 •if l$$6 Girl ' Tennis. Front Row lynii Johnson. kaiht Johnson. Tanya Feinauer. Back Row Julio Groningcr. Jyl Baker. Angel Gibson. Sophomore Kathi Johnson is prepared for the ball coming her way. Johnson played doubles with Jyl Baker. GIRLS’ TENNIS II3 Junior Doug Clausen goes over a ramp while racing his three-wheeler near Oak dale. Clausen competes with his three-wheeler throughout the summer. Sophomore Chuck Utecht plays first base during a quick game of baseball. The practice field next to the school was used for many activities. Sophomore Chuck Utecht makes sure his opponent gets out before getting to home plate. Baseball was a popular sport for many NHS students. II4 LEISURE SPORTS % I � till E Community offers many diversions veryone enjoys sports The Webster's Student Dictionary defines sports as a pastime or amusement. It adds that it is an outdoor or indoor pleasant diversion. Many students at NHS enjoyed sports. They did not necessarily go out for an organized team, but that did not exclude them from being an athlete. NHS offered many pleasant diversions from intramurals to P.E. flag football. Students participated in many of these activities. After school, a group of guys or gals would get a basketball, choose teams and go at it. Others would find a football, get a stereo to play and get a game of football going on the practice field. I thought it was great to play a game of basketball with my friends just for fun. Sometimes we would put bets on who could win; that made things a little more exciting, commented sophomore Eric Braesch. Braesch added, It’s nice when there isn’t all of the pressures on-, we just went out to have a good time.” Although NHS did not have a baseball team, baseball fans were able to play on one of the different leagues. For the boys, Wendy's restaurant sponsored a Midget team that competed with towns around Nebraska. For the gals, there was Golden Girls, which was sponsored by sports fans in the community. If that was not enough, Norfolk Parks and Recreation Department had many softball and baseball leagues for the summer. When the weather became warmer, many students took advantage of the lakes surrounding Norfolk. I like to get a few of my friends together to go swimming and lie in the sun. When I'm out at the lake, it seems like the day goes by in a hurry,” said junior Nicki Hitz. Other students liked to go sailing or water skiing. On weekends the lakes were crowded with people. I enjoy water skiing. It makes going to a lake a lot more fun than just swimming,” said junior Randy Hebb. Whether you liked to sit in the stands and yell, or go out on the field and participate, you were a part of a sporting activity. Each and every one of us is an athlete at heart. has three tennis courts for all of the Marci Hille throws the horse shoe during netters . a game of horse shoes in P.E. This class teaches many fundamentals in different sports. LEISURE SPORTS II5 Lynnette Feddern and Annette Schlomer express their enthusiasm during a pep rally. The cheerleaders led the student body in team spirit at many rallies. II6 PARTICIPATION NHS groups provide student fullfillment ar-reaching interests With well over 50 different organizations at NHS, almost every students’ interests were covered. The PARTICIPATION of students in various groups and activities was great, and morale was high. Whether one enjoyed writing, dancing, acting, debating, cheering, singing, speaking a foreign language, or playing an instrument, NHS had a club dedicated to doing just that. Even such interests as chess playing, computer programming, and team statistics-taking could be fulfilled here. Clubs represented more than a group of students with a common interest getting together to have food parties. They symbolized pride in ourselves and what we had to offer NHS and a willingness to strive together to make our school even better. Besides sports and academics, it was through our organizations that this school gained its recognition. DECA was a major contributor to NHS’s fame along with our fantastic speech and debate squads. FFA was another group leader as were FBLA and STRAYT. Certain groups provided entertainment. The cheerleaders gave Organizations give students a chance to get involved with the school and other people. ” - Chris Janovec pep rallies and led the crowd in cheers at games. The Pink Panthers performed during many half times. The actors and actresses at NHS provided the community with two plays each year. There were also lesser known but no less important groups. These included such organizations as National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, Panther of the Week Committee, Student Advisory, and National Forensic League. The list continued of the many possible groups one could belong to. Some, such as Powder Puff Football, were not organized clubs.Others consisted of a few people who had something in common like foreign exchange students or Mat Maids. The organizations and the people involved in them helped to build the solid foundation of school pride upon which NHS sat. 1986 was The Year of the Panther” partly due to our extraordinary participation. Pooper scoopers” Sean Wiley. Jackie Svoboda. John Field, and Karen Martin clean up after the Bulldogs while riding on the DECA Homecoming float. It's a dirty job. but somebody has to do it. In anticipation of the four o'clock Homecoming parade. Pink Panthers Robin Ueck-er. Genie Johnson, and Jodi Sekutera work on their float. Their school spirit is visible through their participation. PARTICIPATION II7 STUCO involvement great_ nthusiasm shown For the NHS Student Council, I9S6 was definitely the year of the Panther. We really had some dedicated kids this year. They seemed to enjoy being involved in all activites,” boasted STUCO sponsor Jerry Cover. All members participated some way in many activities the Student Council sponsored. Ten students from each class were elected to the organization. The foreign exchange students totaled the group’s membership to 34 students, Alexandra Krebs, an exchange student from West Germany, indicated that the Student Council offered her a great opportunity to meet many people and learn more about NHS.” Early in the school year, the election of officers was held. Heading the group were Tim Tuttle, president; Brent Flash-kamp, vice-president; Christi Wilcox, secretary-, and Sean Korth, treasurer. These four, along with Mr. Cover, led the group in a successful year. STUCO sponsored such activities and fund raisers as the Homecoming and Winter Royalty dances, the canned food and turkey drives, and various assemblies. Junior Jodi Sekutera stated, Being involved in STUCO entitles you to much responsibility, but it is also a lot of fun.” Susan Farrens. junior, takes a breather from all of the activities during the Student Council State Convention. This year eight members, including Farrens. 'and Mr. Cover, ventured to Lincoln for the annual event. Michelle Mauch. sophomore. is struggling to put the cans collected for the annual canned-food drive in some kind of order. This year approximately 1,300 cans were collected from NHS students and faculty alone. II8 STUDENT COUNCIL Senior John Bridge and junior Scott Hoskinson, representing the Student Council, graciously accept sophomore Chuck Utecht's contribution to the turkey drive. The Student Council sponsors this fund drive every Thanksgiving for those in need. One of the members of the band Freefare sings to the students during the Student Council sponsored assembly. This five-man band was only one of the many activities that STUCO sponsored during the year. Kim Uecker and Mike Mundt. seniors, casually discuss some possible ideas for the upcoming Winter Royalty festivities. Since the Student Council meets everyday during homeroom, plans for such activities are easily put together. STUDENT COUNCIL II9 Forensics team goes 1on the road again ’ ew bus aids travelers It was a very rewarding year for those students involved in Speech and Debate. They participated in 18 tournaments, 16 of them on the road, that kept them busy for five months of the school year. Speech had a very successful year. Types of speeches most often included at contests were humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Oratory, extemp, Duet Acting, Poetry Reading and Oral Interpretation of Drama. Those who went to State in these categories were Andi Hitz, Lisa Carstenson, Kristi Truex, Linda Cornett, Jim Cox, and Bob Mann. Mann and Car- _ it Jim Cox and Linda Cornett are doing their Duet Act. They did a performance of Richard Nash's The Rainmaker. stenson both received fourth place awards. This year’s debate topic dealt with improving the quality of water. Working both the affirmative and negative sides, one had to put in much time preparing himself by writing and filing note cards. At State Debate the teams of Scott Berney Mike Effle and Lisa Carstenson Linda Cornett attended. The team of Berney Effle placed in the octifinals. Speech and debate offered more to students than just competing. ’’Debate,” said Dave Smejkal, has been a very worthwhile program that I recommend to all people.” Debate helps stu- _ dents learn to communicate with family, friends, and community, become more competitive with friends, and learn to be more on your own. Speech involved a lot of traveling,” said Lisa Carstenson, but I met a lot of people my first year that I was friends with all through high school.” The novice squad was really strong this year. There were 16 sophomores on the team. Coach Richard Cross was really satisf ied with their participation. Next year,” said Cross, they should be really competitive.” Another new member of the team was the bus that was donated by John Day . and Associates. Andi Hitz is giving her presentation of Humorous Interpretation. She uses gestures to stress her main points. QO SPEECH AND DEBATE Scott Berney and Mike Effle are going over their notes in preparation for rebuttals. They are attempting to wind up the round by stressing their own views. 1985-86 Speech and Debate squad. Front Row: B. J. Arneson. Kerry Cooper. Gayla Gries. Nanette Day, Tom Koch. Row Two: Mike Effle. Ty Muhs. Scott Berney. Paul Nitz. Row Three: Kristi Farr. Jenny Cobb. Shealyn Libengood. Linda Cornett. Andi Hitz. Lisa Carstenson, Laura Halferty. Chris Janovec. Salle Haakenstad. Kim DeYonge. Annette Wiegert. Kim Owens. Row Four: Matt McKeever. Brad McLain. Tim Tuttle. Jim Cox. Brent Lambley. Scott Van Auker. Kate O'Gorman. Kristi Truex. Angel Gibson. Back Row: Bob Hoile. Tim Koch, Bob Mann. Kevin Cornett. Not pictured: Dave Smejkal. SPEECH AND DEBATE I2I It’s all in the productions nap, clip, write It was The Year of the Panther” and productions were underway for the 1985-86 Milestone and for each issue of the Panther. There were 23 juniors and seniors on Milestone staff this past year. They all put in many long hard hours making this yearbook a success. The layout style chosen for this year challenged all staff members, but everyone faced the challenge together and produced another good yearbook. The editor of the Milestone, Tammy Marshall, stated, Being editor was harder than I thought it would be, but I liked it.” Laura Thelander, copy layout editor, also contributed much being the one who checked over all copy and layouts for mistakes. Ten juniors and seniors made up the Panther staff this past year. Each member vigorously worked on copy, took pictures, or designed layouts to meet the dreaded” deadline that came once a month. The talented, hardworking Panther staff took on new changes in their interviewing methods this past year. Basically everything new is based on what I learned in camp,” said Editor-in-Chief Lisa Carsten-son referring to a four-day journalism camp in Lincoln. She attended the camp, this past summer, along with Tammy Marshall and Kris Nerem. Milestone members Temmy Marshall and Jill Shermer are examining a picture just printed by Shermer. The photographers spend many hours printing and developing pictures. Panther staff members Sandy Dieckmen and Kent Hoffman, sports co-editors, are working on their page for the Panther. Working on the sports page, as well as the other pages of the Panther, involves much dedication. 122 PUBLICATIONS Milestone members Robbin List. Jim Cox. and Stephanie O'Gorman are trying to decide which picture would look best on O’Gorman's page. Students work together through the year to help each other make deadlines. Sherri Dreyer. Panther Advertising manager. is checking over a story turned in by a beginning journalism student. Her main responsibilities are selling ads for the Panther and collecting payments from the businesses. Lisa Carstenson. Editor-in-Chief of the Panther, and fellow staff member Linda Carr, copy editor, are discussing the rewrite of a story. All staff members have their copy checked over by Carr. Milestone staff member Jennifer Becker is typing her final copy. This was one of those days that Becker put in extra time, like many others did. to make deadline. PUBLICATIONS ! p Club sponsors rovides An interest in computers was all you needed to become an official member of the Computer Science Club. Occupying the time of the 15 member group were money-making projects and a math and science computer programming contest in the spring. Officers of the club were President; Scott Hooten; Vice-president, Brad Stauffer; and secre-tary Treasurer, Troy Stockman. Money-making projects for the group were dances and the contest in the spring. Money went toward purchasing new computer equipment and medals and plaques for the contest. Computer Science Club was often called upon to provide music for various groups within the school. The club has been spring contest music busy with dances for the junior high to help the Closeup group get to Washington,” commented Secretary Troy Stockman. Sponsoring the math and computer science programming contest entailed much work. Members wrote letters to area schools inviting them to attend, set up, room schedules and bought awards. We have been busy with the computer science contest and we have been experimenting with other projects.” commented Stockman. A charge of one dollar per student was the cost for the contest, but students from Norfolk Senior High could not attend it. The junior high was invited to attend and were eligible to receive awards. i Junior Scott Hooten shows an example of a computer graphics program. Computer graphics involves a more advanced type of programming. Working diligently at the computer, senior Troy Stockman prepares for the spring contest. Several area schools attended this event. 124 COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB 1985-86 Computer Science Club. Front Row: Paul Baumgardner. Sean Gutman. Scott Hooten. Debbie Lordeman Second Row: Vern Johnson. Troy Stockman. Rob Carmichael. Shawn Adams. COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB 125 1985 86 Turkey Trot candidates. Front Row: Cheryl Means, Missy Wendt. Nicki Hittz, Lisa Peterson, and Stephanie O'Gorman. Back Row: Rich Jones. Joey Stephens. Chad Feuerbacher. Jerry Otra-dovsky, and Tim Kuck. Lisa Peterson and Tim Kuck were crowned King and Queen. The TJ. Swans and the T.K. Flitters prepare for another play. The powder-puff. sponsored by DECA. game was exceptionally close with the Flitters winning by one point. Sheryl Ronspies and Kathy Meyer are bobbing for apples at the Flalloween party. This was just one of the many activities that evening. 126 DECA De School’s largest club boasts S3 members CA energetic throng DECA-Distributive Education Clubs of America, the biggest organization in the school, consisted of 83 members. It partook in many activities during the past year that not only involved its members, but the rest of the school as well. Serving as the president of the Norfolk DECA chapter was Sheryl Ronspies. This,” said Mr. Morton, the sponsor of DECA, being the biggest DECA club ever, was by far the most energetic group we’ve ever had.” DECA had many things to offer its members. After enrolling in Marketing, one could join DECA, which extended knowledge of the business world. In September eight members attended a leadership workshop in Omaha. Later in November, eight members went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the Regional Conference, which prepared them for the competition that took place at the State Conference in Lincoln, in which 25 members participated. One local DECA member placed and qualified to go to the National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. This was Tim Tuttle, who was also a DECA State Officer, holding the office of District II Vice-president for the 1985-86 school year. DECA held a Halloween costume party and a Christmas party. They entered two floats in the Homecoming parade, had five members in a banana split eating contest at the Sunset Plaza, had a coed junior senior softball game and went on a trip to Kansas City, to World's of Fun. DECA,” said Sean Korth, is a sensational opportunity to meet people around the state.” DECA was also responsible for the two biggest dances of the year, the Turkey Trot and the Hawaiian Dance. They organized a powder puff football game made up of two teams of girls consisting of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, who were involved in at least Pep Club or DECA. Students are enjoying this tropical para- Laurie Kollmar hurriedly stuffs in the last dise at the DECA Hawaiian dance. They bites of her banana split. She. and five are all DEC’-ed out in their Hawaiian other DECA members, participated in the apparel. contest. DECA 127 Students given chance to excel__ ulture 'clubs’ compete Foreign language clubs provided students with the opportunity to further their knowledge of languages. Spanish Club had the largest membership with approximately 30 students participating in the club. Probably our largest event of the year was the aid to the Mexico City earthquake victims,” commented Mrs. Karen Indra, club sponsor. About $200 was raised,” she added. The club raised the money by having two bake sales. Another event by the club was a Mexican meal at Ricardo's Restaurant in Norfolk. We had a good turnout, and all had a good time,” stated Kim Bennett. Spanish Club officers for ’85-86' were: Trish Lingenfelter, president; Jeff Goger, vice-president; Renae Mackender, treasurer, and Stacy Dieckman, secretary. We are all looking forward to Omaha at the end of May.” said Jill Shermer. This was the feeling of the German Club as they got ready to head for the Bavarian Room, a German pastry shop and restaurant in Omaha. Due to small numbers, we went with only two officers this year,” said Mrs. Susan Skogstoe, German Club sponsor. Karl Koel-ling was the president, and Laura Thelander was treasurer. The Club consisted of approximately ten members. Devastation hit the French Club as a summer trip to Europe was cancelled. The reason for the cancellation was fear of terrorism. We only had a few days to decide if the group was going; finally we decided against it,” noted Mrs. Annette Harmon, sponsor. Mrs. Harmon and her husband were still planning to go. French Club officers included: Patty Avery, president; Beth Keeler, vice-president; and Mike Effle, treasurer. The club held board race challenges and tried foods from many countries. Best of all, the students had fun and learned about different cultures. National Spanish and French exam win- Eighth period French students cluster ners. Front Row: Angel Gibson. Alexandra around the table to get their share of food Krebs. Laura Ffalferty. Rosie Rodriguez. Various French foods were brought by the Q8 FOREIGN LANGUAGE Back Row: Paul Olson. Dan Kruse. They all students. CLUBS placed in the top five in Nebraska. Senior Jim Cox. and juniors Renae Mack-ender and Kim Bennett chow down on nachos. Spanish Club enjoys their yearly dinner at Ricardo's. Students in seventh period Spanish I fill their plates during a party. One might question whether Planter’s Cheese Balls are Spanish or not. French and Spanish winners Rosie Rodriguez and Laura Halferty hold their trophies proudly. The girls accepted their awards in Omaha. FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUBS G9 Gloria Roggow proudly flaunts her play money during ninth period German II. German Monopoly was a game well-liked by many students. German Club members. Front Row: Kerry Cooper. Tim Defor. Laura Thelander. Laura Mischke. Gloria Roggow. Jill Sher-mer. Back Row: Tracy Koch. Pam Wid-halm. Karl Koelling. Mitch Troutman. Troy Bottger. Not pictured. Peter Holley Laura Thelander makes a move while Gloria Roggow. Tracy Koch, and sponsor Mrs. Skogstoe watch with anticipation. The game is designed to help students learn about German geography. 130 GERMAN CLUB Concession stand raises money reshmen letter Approximately 25 girls ranging from sophomores to seniors comprised the Girls’ N-Club. President Kathy Meyer and Vice-President Amy Otoupal conducted the meetings. Qualification for membership in the club was a letter in any activity. This differed from Boys’ N-Club as the boys must have a varsity letter in a sport. We have a few sophomores who lettered as freshmen,” commented sponsor Mrs. Cindy Froehlich. Most girls go out for many sports so they have lettered several times,” said junior Sandy Dieckman. Members worked the concession stand at basketball games to provide money for the Hall of Fame and for the weight room. We help provide the weight room with any new equipment it might need,” commented Mrs. Froehlich. A new project tried this year was a float in the Homecoming parade. We didn’t get it done until the last minute. It was raining so we had to cover it with plastic, but it was fun,” commented senior Linda Cornett. The theme was Women in Sports Past and Present. Members also voted for homecoming candidates. 1985-86 Girls’ N-Club. Front Row: Carrie Lichliter. Melissa Busskohl. Geri Spittler. Jodie Heier. Christi Wilcox. Kim Uecker. Laurie Kollmar. Stephanie Frey. Row Two: Nan Floward. Patty Avery. Linda Cornett. Cindy Stevens. Jackie Svoboda. Kim Baker. Sandy Dieckman. Rogina Peters. Back Row: Cheryl Means. Amy Budde. Kathy Meyer. Rhonda Mack. Kelli Dohren. Penny Barr. Stacy Dieckman. 1985-86 Girls’ N-Club officers. Front: Kathy Meyer, president. Back: Amy Otoupal. vice-president. GIRLS’ N-CLUB I3I Members finance Hall of Fame eat cards sold Meeting approximately once a month, members of the Boys’ N-Club got together to benefit athletes throughout the school. This was accomplished through supplying the weight room and the Hall of Fame. I think N-Club is a beneficial organization which helps improve the lives of all the athletes involved,” commented N-Club secretary Mike Halferty. Officers of the N-Club were Sean Korth, president; Mike Mundt, vice-president-, and Mike Halferty, secretary. Ron Bruening sponsored the organization. Qualifications for membership was a varsity letter in any sport. Many members lettered more than once and many times in different sports. Raising money for the weight room and the Hall of Fame was done through the selling of beat cards at Homecoming and playoff shirts, and working the concession stand. We help finance the Hall of Fame which is very expensive,” commented senior Todd Olt-mans. A new weight rack and new weights were bought this year according to Oltmans. Our major source of income this year was the beat cards,” commented Halferty. Members also voted on Homecoming candidates. 1985-86 Boys’ N-Club 1985-86 Boys' N-Club officers. Mike Halferty. secretary-. Sean Korth-. president-. Mike Mundt. vice president. 132 BOYS N-CLUB To raise the support and enthusiasm of the student body, many pep rallies were held. On this particular day. Two bits was the key activitiy of the pep rally. Sophomore cheerleader Jane Vileta puts the finishing touches on the run-through before a home game. She along with many other cheerleaders raised the spirit of the players by doing extra deeds like this. 1985-86 JV cheerleading squad. Front Row: Lisa Riley. Amy Doran. Second Row: Kristy Klug. Salle Hakenstad. Third Row: Renee Donahue. Kelly Patrick. CHEERLEADERS 133 Pepsters unite behind teams erfection pays Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar, all for Norfolk stand up and holler,” was heard many times by Panther fans attending games and meets. This cheer along with many others were led by twenty-nine girls divided into six squads that made up the backbone of the football, basketball, and wrestling teams. Cheerleading involved much time, talent, and effort. Activities undertaken by the cheerleaders included showing support and arousing enthusiasm at both home and away games. It was also the responsibility of the squad to decorate the Forum after school on the night before a game, for their particular team. They also decorated the athletes’ lockers and the coaches’ classrooms. They hung banners on the walls of the school to show the athletes that the school was behind them 100 percent. During the summer, the cheerleaders put in a lot of time preparing themselves for the busy year ahead. They went to cheerleading clinic for a week where they learned new cheers and chants and competed for ribbons or possibly trophies. Said Junior Melissa Wendt, Clinic was fun. It took up a lot of time and was hard work, but we received a lot of firsts, so its worth it. They also had 6:00 A.M. practices before summer school classes began. Senior Maria Paradise said, It was hard getting up that early in the morning, but it really made a difference at clinic.” The 1985-86 wrestling cheerleaders. Front Row: Maria Paradise. Michelle Mauch. Melissa Wendt. Lisa Peterson. Back Row: Angee Riggins. Chantel Geyer. Boys' Basketball cheerleaders Cindy Stevens. Jane Vileta. Kathi Rourke. and Jennifer Becker show their enthusiasm by doing a chant for their team. There were many fans at the game that night who helped cheer the players on to victory. Sophomore cheerleader Salle Haakenstad is excitedly cheering at one of the many games at NHS. She is on the JV squad which cheered for all junior varsity and sophomore events. 134 PEP CLUB Wrestling cheerleaders Lisa Peterson. Michelle Mauch. Angee Riggins. Chantel Geyer. and Melissa Wendt slap the mat for victory. This is the only squad that is allowed to sit down while cheering. They sat on big maroon pillows. Melissa Busskohl puts one in for the girls at a pep rally where the varsity girls’ basketball players and wrestlers shot free throws. The guys beat the girls by one. but the girls were victorious that night. The 1985-86 girls' sports cheerleaders. Front Row: Kim Jaeger. Kristi Lau. Kim Bounds. Back Row: Patty Beltz. Sandy Leu. Jerri IHasek. PEP CLUB 135 MPep Club increases its size aroon movement This year Pep Club increased its membership to sixty-eight girls, many of them sophomores. Said first-year member Cindy Forsyth, I'm really glad I joined Pep Club. It’s a way for me to get more involved with my school. Besides increasing in numbers, it also increased in spirit. The dreams of many sophomore Pep Club members was to one day become cheerleaders themselves. Tryouts were held every spring-, and in order for a girl to try out, she must have earned at least 70 points. Girls earned points by doing various things including attending games and the meetings held every Monday during homeroom. They also received points for decorating the Forum, hallways, lockers, and coaches’ classrooms. One of the main responsibilities of Pep Club was organizing Homecoming. They selected the candidates and placed silhouettes on the walls of the Forum. During the week of Homecoming, they also participated in the annual Homecoming parade and bonfire. Sophomore Jill Sims said. It was really fun being in the parade. I’m glad Pep Club gave me the opportunity to do so.” They also bought corsages and boutonnieres for the candidates. 1985-86 Football cheerleaders. Front Row: Patty Long. Krista Wacker. mascot. Second Row Annette Schlomer. Lynnette Feddern. Doric Johnson. Back Row: Beth Burkink, Tina Timmerman. The football cheerleaders help boost the morale of the students at another victorious home game. They were out on even the coldest of fall evenings helping to make the Panthers successful. 136 PEP CLUB Cheerleaders Patty Beltz. Sandy Leu. Kristi Lau. and Lisa Riley take a break from cheering. They allowed Mad Mike, a dedicated supporter of the Cornhuskers. take over the rally to arouse support from the students for the state play-off game against Omaha Westside. A football cheerleader shows her support for the team at a home game. One of Norfolk's favorite cheers was Go Fight Win.” Tina Timmerman starts off the cheer by holding up the GO. Jeff Speidel anxiously eyes Carrie Lichli-ter in hopes of winning the licorice-eating contest. This mid-afternoon pep rally was held to encourage the boys' basketball team on to victory. 1985-86 Boys' basketball cheerleaders. Front Row: Cindy Stevens. Linda Adams. Jennifer Becker. Back Row: Kathi Rourke. Jane Vileta. PEP CLUB 137 Eleven practice weeks pay off KLAHOMA! Picture a small farm area on the prairie, a score of caring and fun-loving people, and music abounding from every corner. The scene from this year’s musical, Oklahoma,” resembled this set through and through. The thirty-two member cast, with the help of directors, Mrs. Annette Harmon and Ron Patch, opened the popular musical on November 14 and ran it through November 16. Bill Maltas. sophomore, thought opening night was Great! It was fun and challenging. I’m really looking forward to next year’s musical, he exclaimed. The story, which took place in the mid-1800's, centered around the struggle between Curly (John Glanzer) and Jud Fry (Keith Simmons) over the love of a farm girl named Laurey. portrayed by Kim Carlson. Meanwhile, another love story was in the making. Ado Annie, played by Kris Ner-em, had to decide between two men herself - Ali Hakim, portrayed by Sean Gutman, and Will Parker (Jeff Jensen). Aunt Eller. Laurey’s guardian, who was played by Gloria Roggow, kept a watchful eye over the group of youngsters. When asked how he thought the musical went, co-director Mr. Patch stated. It gelled together as the best musical I’ve ever worked with thanks to some hard-working kids. Director Ron Patch listens as cast members Gloria Roggow. Kim Carlson, and John Glanzer read through their lines. Other members look on patiently as the big finale is put together. Aunt Eller (Gloria Roggow) dreamily invisions the wonders Will (Jeff Jensen) sings about the world. Will, who just returned from Kansas City, is relating the things he saw there in the song. Kansas City. 138 FALL MUSICAL Laurey (Kim Carlson) does not want to believe Curly’s story about The Surrey with the Fringe on Top. Curly (John Glanzer) is desperately trying to get Laurey to go to the Box Social with him. Curly (John Glanzer) stubbornly tries to convince Jud (Keith Simmons) that Jud is not good enough for Laurey. Curly and Jud have an on-going battle over the love of the young farm girl. Carnes (Darrin Nelson) separates a possible fight between a farmer (Bill Maltas) and a cowboy (Paul Oison). The disagreement and finally a peaceful resolution both take place during the famous song The Farmer and the Cowman.” Ado Annie (Kris Nerem) explains to her father. Carnes (Darrin Nelson) that Ali Hakim (Sean Gutman) has promised to marry her but now denies it. Carnes prepares to make Ali Hakim change his mind. FALL MUSICAL 139 1 Modern day Cinderella makes it to top_ nquisitiveness pays off A question, a question. It all began with a question. Is it true that the Chairman of the Board gets $175,000 a year? What does he do? How often does the Board meet? These questions, asked by a curious little old lady attending a meeting downtown, completely changed a whole company. The play A Solid Gold Cadillac, depicted a modern day Cinderella entering the world of business with no experience, and ending up owning the entire company. The Cinderella in the play was a little old lady named Mrs. Laura Partridge (Kris Nerem). The heads of the cooperation, T. John Blessington (Bill Maltas), Alfred Metcalfe (Paul Olsen), Warren Gillie (Sean Gutman), and Clifford Snell (Bob Mann), were Cinderella's ugly stepsisters who put her to work. Prince Charming was portrayed by Edward L. McKeever (Brett Hersh-man), who aided Partridge in gaining control of the company. The play ended with Partridge making a trip downtown for a meeting. Only this time, after taking over General Products, she was in a solid gold Cadillac driven by a solid gold chauffeur. The cast was one of the smallest ever to present a spring play. Besides the six main characters, others in the play were Laura Mischke (Narrator), Michelle Pet- ersen (Miss Shotgraven), Brent Lambley (Mark Jenkins), Jill Nor-thouse (Miss Logan and a reporter), Dale Droescher, Billie Arne-son and Leslie Obermire (all reporters), Jim Vaughn and Jenny Cobb (t.v. news people), Gloria Roggow (Estella Evens), and Melissa Myers (another old lady). It went really well, said Mrs. Annette Harmon, director of the play. We achieved our objective-, everyone seemed to enjoy it.” Assisting Mrs. Harmon as director were Larry Todd and Lisa Oberg. It was really fun,” said Jenny Cobb. The people in the play were really fun to work with,” she added. Gloria Roggow and Melissa Myers go over some last minute details. Roggow played the part of Estelle Evans and Myers that of a little old lady. Nerem is addressing a meeting with the corporation heads about the problems which concern her. Mann, Olson and Gutman seem to be truly speechless, while Maltas still has some excuses left. 140 SPRING PLAY Maltas is welcoming Nerem into the General Products Corporation. In the back stands Miss Shotgraven (Michelle Petersen), Nerem's secretary. To relieve his tension. Herschman does his exercises. Miss Logan (Jill Northouse), his secretary, is attempting to show him the Wall Street Journal Rob Allison, a member of the stage crew, is adjusting the lights. The stage crew played an important role in keeping the play on track. SPRING PLAY I4I Pink Panthers leasing The Pink Panthers had a great year, and it was apparent in the turnout during their performances. More and more people were staying to watch them perform during halftime. Mrs. Sharron Undine, the sponsor of Pink Panthers, said. I’m very pleased with what I've heard this year about the girls. Everyone is so positive about them. They had eight performances along with a performance during the half time of the Boys' State Basketball Tournament in Lincoln, in which Norfolk played Lincoln Northeast. I'm glad we had the opportunity to go down there, and I hope we get to go down again next year.” said sophomore Kristin Busskohl. To prepare themselves for performances draw in crowds review they held practices every morning. two weeks prior to that performance, at 7:15 a.m. They also had various types of fundraisers, including sponsoring a dance, running the concession stand, and holding a car wash. Their money was used to have a Christmas party along with another pizza party, and it was also used for supplies and uniform repair. The managers of the Pink Panthers were seniors Tim Tuttle and Brent Flaskamp, who arranged and played the music. They also helped keep the girls psyched up” by raising their spirits before a performance. This helped to ease the pre-performance jitters. 1985-86 Pink Panthers. Front Row= Sara Putjenter. Kristin Busskohl. Cindy Forsyth. Kim Carlson. Tammy Marshall. Jyl Baker. Kristin Dietz. Robin Uecker. Row Two: Stacie Lemmon. Row Three: Manager Tim Tuttle. Genie Johnson, Lisa Test. Jane Tibbels. Kristi Kudera. Heidi Claussen, Jodi Sekutera. Karry Undine. The Pink Panthers in their practicing clothes prepare for another performance. They are attempting to coordinate this special dance using canes. 142 PINK PANTHERS The Pink Panthers in formation perform to James Brown's Living in America. Hats and canes jazzed up their dance routine. Jyl Baker, with Kristin Dietz and Tammy Marshall in the background, performs to Debarge's Rythm of the Night. They added class to this dance by using white gloves. Jodi Sekutera. Cindy Forsyth. Heidi Claus-sen. Lisa Test, and Tammy Marshall are preparing themselves for their upcoming performance. The girls often went over last minute details together before their walk-on”. PINK PANTHERS 143 FFA 1985-86 president. Paul Zutz. speaks at the annual FFA Banquet. Awards were given and officers for next year were installed. , FFA offers opportunities arm info gained FFA is not just for farmers-, it involves a whole lot more, said Jill Shermer. When you are involved in FFA you learn things about farming; but you take trips, compete, and just have fun,” she added. FFA, Future Farmers of America, had a very busy year. From District to State to Nationals, those who competed placed well overall. At Districts the team of Bob Cheney Doug Ohlrich placed first in their homemade sausage demonstration. Jill Shermer placed first in her speech about positive farming in the future. At State Erin Marotz received a proficiency award in dairy, and Shermer received a silver medal on her speech. The team of Chaney Ohlrich also received a silver, and Rob Huntley earned a proficiency award in mechanics and electronics. Six members also went to the National Competition. Serving as officers were Paul Zutz, president; Dan Radenz, vice-president; Becky Kralicek, second vice-president-, Rob Hunt-ley, third vice-president; Stephanie Kralicek, secretary-, Konnie Siedschlag, treasurer; Jill Shermer, reporter-, Pat McDonald, parliamentarian; and Cody Waite, sentinel. Rick Crosier was advisor. FHA did not just involve farming. Besides having meetings once a month, they got together to do fun things. These included having a barbecue, renting movies, playing softball, and having a Christmas party. To raise money for club activities, they sold fruit in the fall. They also had a slave auction whereby a person was auctioned off by an auctioneer and sold to a company or individual to work one eight-hour day. It’s a learning experience, commented Don Forney, I encourage everyone to get involved. 144 FFA Cody Waite shows off his acrobatic skills at the national convention in Kansas City. Pat McDonald. Dan Radenz. and another FFA member cheer him on. 1985-86 FFA officers. Front Row: Paul Zutz. Cody Waite. Pat McDonald. Dan Radenz. Back Row: Becky Kralicek. Jill Shermer. Konnie Siedschlag. Not pictured: Stephanie Welsh. 1986-87 FFA officers. Don Forney. Monte Glaser. Sonya Schreiner. Shannon Avery. Rob Fluntley. Roy Pint. Bob Cheney, and Shannon Lueders. FFA 145 Talent shines in performances tudents vocalize Varsity Choir is the hub of the Vocal Music Department , stated Mr. Ron Patch, choir director. This year the Varsity Choir was made up of 55 members, all junior and senior boys and girls. Varsity Choir performed five different concerts. Their biggest concert this year was based on Hadyn’s Creation. It was a choral masterpiece,” replied Mr. Patch. Varsity Choir also entered competitions at the District Music Contest and The Festival of Choirs at Worlds of Fun. Varsity Choir extended what I learned in Cadet Choir, like good posture and better breathing techniques,” stated Joel Reimer. Cadet Choir must be completed to advance to Varsity Choir. For 21 juniors and sophomores, Cadet Choir helped them learn new skills. It taught them skills from how to read music without using the piano to voice techniques and better methods of singing. Each student must pass through these basic skills. Cadet Choir performed at most of the choral concerts. It gave students experience for proceeding to Varsity Choir. Cadet Choir really taught me a lot about music that I didn’t already know. The concerts gave us a chance to show everyone what we learned,” replied Kim Jaeger. Varsity Choir practices their singing. Varsity Choir performs in one of many Varsity Choir meets during fourth period, concerts. John Glanzer sings his solo in this concert Students learn many new techniques to singing in Cadet Choir. Cadet Choir is open for anyone. 146 VARSITY-CADET CHOIRS Cadet Choir patiently listens to Mr. Patch. Cadet Choir meets every day throughout the year. Vocal music Director Mr. Patch, conducts singers through the winter concerts. This concert was the performance of Haydn s Creation. Varsity Choir practices for its next concert. Watching themselves in the mirror really helps. VARSITY-CADET CHOIRS 147 Select groups display talent winging singers There were two groups in the Vocal Music Department selected by audition that met outside of the regular school hours. Students took the time out of their schedules to be in these groups. One of these groups was the Junior Varsity Swing Choir, which consisted of 12 members. This was the third year for the J.V. Swing Choir. Some considered Swing Choir as a training program for Chora-leers. The students worked with the choreography as they practiced. their singing and dancing before school two days a week. The J.V. Swing Choir displayed their talents in performances throughout the year. J.V. Swing Choir helped me build up confidence in singing, especially dur- ing performances. I learned to sing louder and express myself more being in a smaller group, commented Kris Polenske. J.V. Swing Choir also gave you experience if you wanted to try out for other singing groups,” said Angie Toline. Girls’ Ensemble was a group for sophomore, junior and senior girls. This year it included 12 girls, which was larger than usual. These girls also rehearsed twice a week before and after school. Most of the songs vocalized by this group were from popular music literature. They also added some dance steps to their music. The NTCC Jazz Festival and the District Music Contest were just a few of the performances by the Girls’ Ensemble. Juniors Stephanie Nissen and Sandy Eb-erhardt perform a song for music contest. Girl's Ensemble provides fun and competition for those members. Angie Toline. Karl Koelling. Pat Mancini. and Angie Nass display their talents. Choreography is also used with singing. 148 SWING CHOIR-GIRLS ENSEMBLE 1985-86 Choraleers. Front row: Angee Carlson. Jim Vaughn. Sean Gutman. Back Riggins. Susan Farrens. Gina Munson. r0W: Tim Tuttle. Darin Nelson. Kyle Tiffany Fuhrman. Row Two: Mindy Flamil- Hughes. Gloria Roggow. Jeff Jensen. Kris ton. Erin Marotz. John Glanzer. Kim Nerem. Keith Simmons. Tina Steele. Y Choraleers’ progress notable ear surpassing At the beginning of the year, we worked on perfecting our techniques-, but our schedule sped up as the year went on, especially during the Christmas season and competitions, stated Sean Gutman. Over the Christmas season the Choraleers performed 23 times in IS days. They were definitely part of the Christmas rush. This year the male Choraleers wore tuxedoes for the first time. I think the tuxes gave us a more dignified look. It made us look better so we performed better, expressed Darin Nelson. The girls kept to the tradition of designing their own dresses after selecting the patterns and material. A new member was added to the group this year, an official choreographer. Senior Lisa Test took on a full time job of creating the dance steps then teaching the group. Making up the choreography gave me a sense of accomplishment, seeing someone do the steps that I taught them,” replied Test. Much time and dedication was needed to be a Choraleer. Hours of practice were spent working and trying to get down the right dance steps and putting all the notes in place. A good Choraleer,” replied Mindy Hamilton, is one who is dedicated, will work hard with the time we have, and can get along with everybody in the group.” Time and dedication was definitely a key factor to being a Choraleer this year. There was no time to waste, and they proved that their time paid off by their performances throughout the year. Choreographer Lisa Test teaches members the choreography. Test creates, teaches, and directs most dance steps. Vocal Music Director. Mr. Patch, demon strates choreography steps. Choreography added to their performances. CHORALEERS 149 First trophy in three years eason . . super f 7:30 A.M., wet feet, frozen fingers, and grass in the hall. Sound like the clues to a murder mystery? Actually, as any band member can verify, these were all in a day's work for the NHS band. All the hard work paid off when the band brought home their first superior trophy in three years. In his first year. Director Byron Braasch, a former drum major for the UNL Marching Band, brought several new ideas with him for the marching season. Marching band kept busy this year attending several contests. The first contest held in Norfolk was La Vitsef. The day began with a wet, cold parade, and was supposed to be culminated with a contest at Memorial Field which was rained out. From there the band attended the Columbus contest and parade and received its first superior in three years. Ending the season was the Nebraska State Band Masters Association Festival in Omaha where the band received a two. Soloists were a featured part of competition. On trumpet. Laura Thelander and Jeff Miller performed from the selections Pieces of Dreams” and In the Stone.” In the percussion section. Tina Steele and Shane Taylor soloed on mallets. Each contest was cliinaxed with a back flip from drum major Jeff Goger. On the home scene, the band fired up the crowds with its enthusiasm. The band received many favorable comments from Booster parents, and band directors and judges from across Nebraska, commented Mr. Braasch substantiating his comment of the band’s Super improved season.” James Ross performs at the Halloween halftime show at Memorial Field. Halloween was celebrated by all band members dressed as their favorite ghoul. Members of the band perform a pre-game show at Memorial Field. Themes from Thus Spake Zarathustra” is the selection. 150 MARCHING BAND m 1985-86 Majorettes. Front Row. Pam Merkel. Row two: Kris Werner. Michelle Mellick. Back Row: Melinda Feddern. Tonja Ellis. Jeff Goger. and Mike Jurgens display the band's superior trophy won at Columbus. The Columbus contest was the first one of the year. Scott Berney awaits his drum solo during the Halloween halftime show. He performs on the triple toms. Brad Stauffer performs at a halftime show in Memorial Field. The band performed at all games except Homecoming when the show was rained out. MARCHING BAND I5I ■ Bands provide entertainment rips scheduled A major out-of-state trip every other year was the new goal of the Norfolk Senior High Band. According to first-year director Bryon Braasch. the purpose of the trips will be To compete out-of-state, to see what other bands are doing.” To help finance the first trip, band members sold all-purpose cleaner which netted approximately 3000 dollars. Other fund-raising activities included holding a chili feed which added about a 1000 dollars to the fund. Members also manned the concession stand at a few of the winter sports events. A Music Boosters organization was formed with the orchestra and vocal music departments. This group helped sponsor fund-raising for all junior and senior high musical groups. Officers and representatives of the band were president. Jeff Miller; vice-president, Rob Allison-, secre- tary, Jeff Goger; senior representative. Mike Jurgens-, junior representative. Tracy Koch; and sophomore representative. Brad McLain. Providing music for all the home boys’ and girls’ basketball games and competing in contests kept Jazz Bands I and II busy throughout the winter months and in to spring. The groups also performed at two wrestling tournaments. Sporting new black sweatshirts this year, the bands helped to spark enthusiasm for crowds gathered to support the basketball and wrestling teams at their home events. Both Jazz Bands competed in the Northeast Technical Community College contest in the spring. Jazz Band II earned a third place in their division while Jazz Band I received two superiors and a first in their class. Senior Jeff Miller and junior Mike Effle play Joyance” on their trumpets. Joyance” was performed at the district music contest. Junior Troy Bottger and sophomore Mike Sorsen Make the Most of It” during Jazz band II. Come in from the Rain and Lazy Blues” were also performed by the band. 153 JAZZ BANDS 1985-86 Jazz Band II. Front Row: Sonya Schreiner. Chrystal Johnson. Kay Luedke. Penny Barr. Row Two: Bill Maltas. Troy Bottger. Mike Sorsen, Angel Gibson. Third Row: Tracy Koch. Brad McLain. Director Byron Braasch. Peter Holley. Ron Petersen. Not pictured: Karl Koelling. 1985-86 Jazz Band I. Front Row: Sonya Schreiner. Scott Berney. Rob Allison. Bill Maltas. Dana Daker. Row Two: Tina Steele. Trent Baker. James Brown, Mike Jurgens. Brad Stauffer. Eric Marotz. Back Row: Tracy Koch. Mike Effle. Laura Thelander. Jeff Miller. Jim Luedke. Peter Holley. Brett Hershman. and James Ross perform Festival Prelude” on their french horns. Most students start on the trumpet before they play the french horn. JAZZ BANDS 153 Nine attend All-State Convention_ rchestra keeps busy Performing six times a year the Norfolk Senior High School Orchestra kept busy. The 15 member group presented music for the fall musical, a Christmas concert, a winter concert, and school concert in early April, all-city concert in late April, and music for graduation. A new twist was tried at the Christmas Concert this year. Treats and refreshments were offered in an informal setting. Outside of these performances, several orchestra members attended the All-State Convention in Fremont and the Beatrice Festival. Orchestra underwent a sched- ule change this year from fifth period lunch to first period. This change was welcomed by all as it allowed for a longer rehearsal and a full lunch period. We get more time to practice, and it lets juniors go out for lunch,” commented junior Renae Mackender. Fremont was the place and November was the date for the 1985 All-State Convention. Nine NHS students attended this premier event after qualifying through tryouts conducted statewide. In orchestra were Shanna Davis, Tracey Koch, and Laura Thelander were selected. In choir selected were Angee Riggins, Gloria Roggow, John Glanzer, Erin Marotz. In band Scott Berney and Tina Steele were chosen. Selection for the convention was based on a solo, scale, and sightreading depending on the group. Many students prepared months before tryouts because competition was stiff. Orchestra consisted of 137 students, choir 450 and band 165. It was an exciting experience for all involved, commented Band Director Byron Braasch, who also attended the convention with Choir Director Ron Patch and Orchestra Director Wendell Fossum. Senior Mike Jurgens studies the music during first period orchestra. Jurgens alternated between band and orchestra every day. 1985-86 Orchestra. Front Row.- Ajay De-sai, Mike Jurgens, Mike Fischer. Brent Ditter. Row Two: Renae Mackender. Holly Flirschbach. Tammy Hladik, Lisa Test. Trent Baker. Back Row: Laura Thelander. Joanne Beiriger. Shanna Davis, Melinda Miller. Wendell Fossum. director. 154 ORCHESTRA All-State choir members Erin Marotz. Angee Riggins. John Glanzer. and Gloria Roggow sing during rehearsal. The All-State choir practiced for several hours every day. 1985-All-State members. Front Row.- Gloria Roggow. Erin Marotz. John Glanzer. Angee Riggins. Row Two: Tracy Koch. Laura Thelander. Tina Steele. Scott Ber-ney. Shanna Davis. Sophomore Holly Hirschbach and junior Tammy Hladik concentrate on playing the William Tell Overture. The overture is more commonly known as the theme song to the Lone Ranger. ALL-STATE 155 Homecoming float takes first und gains money Raising money for the Ellwin Fletcher Scholarship Fund was the main goal of the Industrial Arts Club money-maker. The group, headed by president Craig Risor. vice-president Doug Kreikemeier, and secretary Lee Thorin, raised over 250 dollars for the fund. The money-maker consisted of the group making metal name plaques in two different sizes. The small plaques sold for six dollars a piece and the large plaques sold for eight dollars. Fifteen to 20 minutes were spent making each plaque. Members met once a month to discuss their activities. Such activities included a float in the Flomecoming parade, fund rais- ers, and a spring contest. The Flomecoming float brought a winning vote from judges for first place in the parade. Students also competed in an industrial arts contest at Wayne on April 22. Events included welding, architectural drafting, housewiring, small engines, and various other project areas. All 14 members had taken or were taking an industrial arts class. We get to stay involved in industrial arts even if we're not signed up for it, commented junior Doug Kreikemeier. When asked about the club's spring plans, sponsor Harvey Rosenbaum commented, A spring party is on the agenda.” 1985-86 Industrial Arts Club. Front Row: Lee Thorin. Lee Cook. Mark Hauser. Kevin Paladino. Dan Muhs. Steve Nelson. Harvey Rosenbaum. Row Two: Dann Nelson. Jim Lei. Dean Carlson. Chris Merchant. Doug Kreikemeier. Craig Risor. Rob Huntley. 1985-86 Industrial Arts Club officers. Harvey Rosenbaum, sponsor, Craig Risor. Lee Thorin. Chris Merchant. Doug Kreikemeier. 156 INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB Holli Thompson accepts her honorable mention award for Clerk Typist II. Mike Chochan. 1985 $6 State Vice President, presented the award at the State Leader ship Conference. S Members place at Leadership Conference attler runs for State FBLA was busy this year with fund raisers, parties, and conferences. The group of 32 members started the year off with a pot-luck picnic. Several parties, such as a Halloween, Christmas, and pizza, were held throughout the year. At these parties, decisions were made to adopt grandparents” from St. Joseph’s Nursing Home. This project continued all year. Many fund raisers contributed to FBLA's treasury. Beginning the year was the sale of All-American products. Next the members sold candy and worked a concession stand. The last fund raiser was the annual selling of carnations. 1985-86 FBLA Club. Front row: Craig Neisius. Lori Steward. Amy Bahm. Lisa Kuhn. Tammie Larson. Jerri Hasek. Kim Meisinger. Joy Grebe. Holli Thompson. Elaine Holmberg. Row two: Lisa Swallow. Two conferences were also available for the members to attend. The Officers’ Workshop was held in Omaha in September. The State Leadership Conference occurred in April. Fifteen members attended the competitive, seminar-filled weekend. At this conference Holli Thompson placed sixth in Business Systems and Procedures and Teresa Frank was named to Who's Who in FBLA. Students who earned Honorable Mention were Thompson in Clerk Typist II, Frank in Accounting I, Kim Meisinger in Proofreading, and Joy Grebe in Enterpreneurship II. Other members attending were Craig Neisius, Ken Smith, Lisa Mardelle Multord. Stacey Sattler. Kim Bennett. Teresa Frank. Penny Hinken. Cheryl Horst. Cindy Nathan. Kristi Schu-chman. Theresa Reikofski. Melinda Miller. Pam Widhalm. Kuhn, Lori Steward, Lisa Swallow, Stacey Sattler, Kim Bennett, Jerri Hasek, Penny Hinken, Theresa Reikofski, and Mardelle Mulford. The students were accompanied by their sponsor, Mrs. Elaine Holmberg. The club had a new activity to participate in at State. Stacey Sattler ran for State Vice-President. Many members gave up time to put together a booth promoting her campaign. Officers for the 1985-86 year were president, Teresa Frank-, vice-president, Stacey Sattler-, secretary, Mardelle Mulford? treasurer, Lisa Kuhn-, historian, Amy Bahm? and parliamentarian, Kim Bennett. FBLA 157 Advisories handle complaints allots counted Changes, improvements, and complaints, were all handled by the Student Advisory Board. Composed of 26 students, the Board handled student complaints, suggested improvements, and brought about changes in the lifestyle at Norfolk Senior High. Meeting every Wednesday during homeroom, members discussed several topics of concern to students at NHS. Students suggested a potato bar for the cafeteria which included a baked potato and choices of several toppings. This was implemented with good results. Another job of the Board was to help count the ballots for Homecoming and Winter Royalty candidates. To be a member of the Student Advisory Board, a student only needed to be interested. Mem- bership was open to all students. I’d rather have students come to the Student Advisory Board and get a solution for their problem than have them just complain about it,” commented sponsor and assistant principal Vern Doran. Composed of 21 sets of interested parents, the Parent Advisory Board met every third Monday to discuss school policies. We try to get people representative of every section of the community, from various professions, and each local school district. We also try to have at least one single parent because he or she encounters different problems,” commented Principal Jeff Burkink. Members are people who are very interested in the school and their son's or daughter’s well-being,” added Mr. Burkink. During a homeroom meeting, sponsor Mr. Doran supervises his student Advisory group. Senior Jerry Kilkoin listens to the discussion. Parents and friends of Norfolk Senior High listen to a presentation during a parent coffee held monthly at school. 158 STUDENT PARENT ADVISORIES Parent Advisory members; Jan Fuglsang, Marj Holloway. Sondra Feidler. and Carolyn Wilcox listen to suggestions for improvements at Norfolk Senior High. The group is composed of concerned parents. 1985-86 Student Advisory. Front Row: Jodie Heier. Cindy Stevens. Kris Polenske. Amy Doran. Row Two. Kathi Rourke. Melissa Busskohl. Geri Spittler. Ajay De-sai. Keith Merkel. Tammy Marshall. Back Row Scott Olson. Mark McCarville. Brent Flaskamp. Kent Crippen. Todd Winter. Senior Jodie Heier is pleased with the Student Advisory's work. The Advisory handled student concerns. Seniors Geri Spittler. Ajay Desai. Todd Winter and Jerry Kilcoin discuss issues pertinent to the student body. Student Advisory members initiate any necessary changes or improvements at Norfolk Senior High. STUDENT PARENT ADVISORIES 159 Doug Kreikemeier and Randy Hebb look over the shorts and hats display at a local clothing store one Saturday afternoon. Many students used their weekends for shopping. 160 COMMUNITY I Community provides much for students to do own essential to NHS The COMMUNITY of our town offered students a variety of places to go and activities to do. The community played an important part in each student's life. One could receive employment through the community. Many students held afterschool jobs at local stores, restaurants, or other places of business. These jobs were usually part-time, thus enabling students to earn extra money for play and to keep up with their homework. Besides working in the community, a student spent much of his free time there. On Friday and Saturday nights, students roared onto the streets for some fun. Fast food establishments were popular as were the theaters. Even parties were held somewhere within the community of Norfolk. At times, those hours spent Two important aspects of our community were the protection and education it offered. Protection consisted in the community were not very entertaining. Such occurrences were the times spent at the library working on term papers, or being dragged from store to store by Mom and being forced to try on almost everything in sight. For some there were even hours of community service to be fulfilled as punishment for an offense. not only of police but also of firemen, hospitals, and insurance of every kind. Norfolk was a safe place to live thanks to the security provided its citizens. Another form of security was our schools. They afforded the necessary security for our futures. By the time graduation rolled around, each student was well-educated and ready for the next step. The community furnished many needed qualities of life — employment. protection, education, and entertainment. fhe community of Norfolk is very important. It has given me a job and things to do for fun.,f - Dawn Winter Patti Farrar stops for a little needed gas after school at a local self-service station. Students visit gas stations often especially before a long weekend. The Sunset Plaza is a popular place for both serious shoppers and those who only look. On weekend afternoons, students are seen socializing and wasting time on the mall. COMMUN1TY I6I §tudents receive Faylhe Martz. Honored Queen. Bethel 17. Job's Daughters special honors Angee Riggins. Honored Queen. Bethel 17. Job's Daughters Joseph David Jr. M.D. 109 N. 15 371-5330 Dave L Fredrick D.D.S. 1109 Norfolk Ave. 371-1610 Jackson J. Good D.D.S. William 501 N. 13 371-0180 D. Logan P.C D.D.S. 313 Ph ilip 379-0400 J.P. Murphy D.D.S. 1300 Verges 371-0886 Jim Vaughn. Eagle Scout 162 COMMUNITY Hours of preparation pay off earn advances While many of us spent our Saturday mornings sleeping in, eight senior high students were up bright and early participating in Quiz Bowl. Norfolk’s Quiz Bowl team consisted of seniors, Rob Allison and Trish Lingenfelter; juniors, Tracy Koch, Paul Davis, Ken Frank, Sean Gutman, and Captain Paul Olson; and sophomore Peter Holley. Miss Norman, sponsor of the group, chose these students after receiving recommendations from teachers. Oddly enough, Paul Olson, who may be our best player, was not recommended. From previously having him in class, I felt he would be a good member, commented Miss Norman. Prizes were awarded in scholarship form. Only senior participants could be awarded these scholarships. which were available to Briar Cliff or Morningside Colleges in Sioux City. Values of the scholarships rose as teams advanced in the tournament. Norfolk was rated first out of the 32 teams that competed. Ratings were made after the first two weekends of competition. The first round was a triple elimination tournament, in which all 32 teams competed. Norfolk came out of the preliminary round rated first out of 16 remaining teams. Norfolk defeated Hinton, Iowa, in the first round of the finals, then faced South Sioux City, in the quarterfinals. They advanced to the semifinals in late March. Trish Lingenfelter stated, Overall, I feel we have had a very successful season. Rob Allison. Peter Holley, and Paul Olson prepare for Quiz Bowl competition against Hinton. Iowa. Quiz Bowl participants include Trish Lingenfelter, Tracy Koch. Peter Holley. Sean Gutman, Paul Olson. Paul Davis, and Rob Allison. COMMUNITY I63 Lynn Yarn Photogi raphy 103 no. 4th norfolk, nE 371-5551 Senior Photography as it Should be 164 ADVERTISING Christian Studio frames Patty Bush. Christian Studio After a tiring day working at Gerholds. Rob Huntley will enjoy a break. Gerhold Concrete 309 Norfolk Ave. 371-9678 Waylon Charlton and Rich Jones show their style in a new car at Courtesy Ford. Courtesy Ford 423 Madison Avenue 371-9350 1900 Riverside Blvd. 371-9610 Paul Kimble’s shirt may be a little small, but Stephan Anderson has found the perfect size at Rags to Riches. Rags To Riches Sunset Plaza 379-2273 ADVERTISING 165 Delay First National Bank and Trust Company 401 Norfolk Ave 37I-IOOI Amy Rave displays just one of the many ' cool” items at Rave Pharmacy, ■ Rave Pharmacy Loretta Tharnish admires one of the many types of flower arrangements at the Flower Boutique. Flower Boutique 414 Norfolk Avenue 371-0728 123 N 4th Street 371-0760 166 ADVERTISING Dave Beacom and Doug Sykes discuss a purchase at Century Lumber. Century Lumber 506 Norfolk Avenue 371-3620 Todd Adams demonstrates Mid-City's latest car stereo systems to Dennis Matthies. 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Ted 34 Adams. Ann 56. 115 Adams. Greg 182 Adams. Linda 56. 136. 185 Adams. Mike 34. 35. 92. 93. 103 Adams. Scott 56 Adams. Shawn 125. 184 Adkins. Sherri 34. 35 Administration Allen. Richard 56. 95. 185 Allison. Libby 34 Allison. Michelle 34 Allison. Rick 13. 46 Allison. Rob 12. 15. 16. 33. 34. 35. 92, 93. 141. 152. 153. 163. 185 All-State 155 Amundson. Scott 185 Andersen. Rod 46. 184 Andersen. Stephan 46. 165 Anderson. Anthony 34. 35. 76 Anderson. Kirsten 17, 34. 35. 40. 192 Anderson. Todd 34 Angell. Willie 46. 90 Arens. Lisa 46. 52. 184 Arment. Grant 68 Armitage. Rick 34 Arneson. Billie 46. 121. 140. 184. 185 Askew. Janet 34. 35 Askew. Nanci 56 Athletes Foot 177 Auman. Jenny 56 Ausdemore. Robert 34 Avery. Patty 14. 34, 35. 128. 131. 175. 184 Avery. Shannon 56. 145. 184 Bb Bader. Jackie 46 Bahm. Amy 46. 65. 157. 173. 184 Bahr. Carole 46 Baker. Allison 46 Baker. Dana 56. 91. 103. 109. 153 Baker. Jyl 56. 89. 112. 113. 142. 143. 184 Baker. Kim 17. 34. 35. 89. 131 Baker. Robert 67 Baker. Trent 14. 17. 34. 35. 90. 91. 103. 153 Baker. Tricia 46 Balsiger. Elissa 90. 91. 103 Balsiger. Kathy 68. 77 Bancke Richard 68. 103. 108. 109 Bank of Norfolk 183 Barney. Carol 68 Barn'rds 173 Barr. Kory 56. 81. 102. 103. Ill Barr. Penny 46. 78. 89. 101. 131. 153. 185 Basketball. Boys' 94. 95. 98 Basketball. Girls' I-. 101 Bates. Michael Bates. Patrick 34. 35 Bauermeister. Jody 184. 185 Baumgardner. Paul 56. 125. 184 Beard. William 68 Becker. Bernita 69 Becker. Jennifer 46. 86. 87. 123. 136. 185. 186. 192 Beckner. Dave 56 Behnke. Julie 24. 46 Behrens. Doug 34, 35. 103, 183 Beiriger. JoAnne 12. 46. 171 Beltz. Mike 46 Beltz. Patty 46. 136. 171. 185 Bender. Juli 56 Bendixen. Cory 34. 103 Bennett. Kim 46. 82. 128. 129. 157. 184. 185. 192 Bennett. Todd 12. 24. 34. 35. 81. 102. 103. 185 Bennington. Jamie 34. 35 Benson. Evelyn 68. 69 Berlin. Jay 34. 35 Berney. Scott 12. 33. 46. 120. 121. 125. 151. 153. 154. 155. 185 Bethune. Tina 46 Bettin. Roger 56 Beye. Barbara 56 Billesbach. Jeff 34. 35, 81. 84 Black. Kassey 34. 35 Blair. Natalie 46 Blair. Scott 34. 35 Blaser. Larry 54. 68. 95. 103. 106 Slide. Jon 46. 93 Block. Randy 34 Bloomquist. Lisa 34. 35 Bockelman. Marlys 69 Borer. Heidi 56 Borgmeyer. Todd 34. 35 Bottger. Troy 12. 46. 130. 152. 153. 185 Bottorff. Alice 69 Bottorff. Sheila 28. 46 Boulden. Brent 6. 56. 103. 185 Bounds. Kim 46. 184, 185. 192 Bourelle. Michel 34. 35. 90. 91. 94. 176. 184 Bowers. Glen 34 Bowers. Roger 46 Boyd. David 69. 102. 103 Braasch. Byron 69. 150. 152. 153. 154 Bradford Insurance Agency 173 Braesch. Eric 56. III. 115 Brand. Curtis 34. 35. 69. 176 Brass Buckle 181 Brenden. Tricia 46 Bridge. John 3. 27. 34, 35, 119 Brobst. Dave 56 Brodkeys 177 Brown. Doug 21. 69. 92. 93. 100. 101 Brown. James 46. 81 Brown. James R. 34. 35, 153 Brown. Kristi 46. 184. 192 Brown. Rishell 56. 172. 185 Brown. Russ 34. 35 Bruening. Ron 65. 69. 132 Brundieck. Shane 56 Brundieck. Shannon 29. 34. 35. 36 Brungardt. Mary 34, 35 Burkink. Beth 46. 137. 184. 185 Burkink. Jeff 15. 64. 66. 67, 158 Burkinshaw. Carmen 34. 35 Brus. John 56. 184 Bryant. Rob 56 Budde. Amy 46. 88. 89. 109. 131. 184. 100 Burger. King 182 Burnett. Corrie 46 Burrell. Sam 19. 56 Burroughs. Stacy 46. 185 Burt. Chuck 24. 34. 35. 81. 183 Bush. Patty 13. 165 Buss. Dean 56 Busskohl. Kristin 56, 62. 89. 142. 101 Busskohl. Melissa 23. 34. 35. 86. 87, 99. 100. 101. 131. 159. 184 Butterfield. Jan 65. 69, 73. 75 Cc Caauwe. Chris 46 Canfield. Brian 93 Canfield. Larry 66 Carlson. Dean 47. 81. III. 156. 185 Carlson. Kim 47. 138. 139. 142. 149. 184 Carmichael. Rob 34. 103. 125. 184 Carney. Pat 47. 103 Carpenter. Shayne 47. 81. 184 Carr. Linda 13. 34. 35. 123. 184 Carstens. Audra 47 Carstens. Charlotte 34. 35 Carstens. Gail 47. 184 Carstens. Jared 56 Carstens. Robert 56 Carstenson. Lisa 13. 14. 15. 16. 34. 35. 120. 121. 122. 123. 185 Caubarrus. Shelia 34 Century Lumber 167 Chapman. Marla 47 Charlton. Waylan 56. 165 Cheerleaders 134. 135. 136. 137 Cheney. Bob 47. 144. 145. 184 Chess Club 184 Choraleers 20. 149 Christensen. Corey 56 Christensen. Michelle 56 Christensen. Pam 69 Christian Studio 165 Clark Brothers Transfer 173 Clausen. Doug 47. 114, 179 Claussen. Heidi 22, 23. 34. 35. 69. 142. 143. 184. 185 Claussen. Lori 56. 185 Club Rosters 184. 185 Clyde. Rick 56 Cobb. Jenny 40. 47. 121. 140. 180. 184. 185 Cobb. Linda 69 Community 160. 161 Computer Science 184 Conarro. Darrell 34 Concert Band 153 Conclusion 190. 191 Cook. Becky 47 Cook. Carl 47 Cook. Lee 36. 37. 156. 185 Cook Photography 178 Cooper. Kerry 57. 121. 130. 185 Cornett. Kevin 57. 121. 185 Cornett. Linda 12. 16. 36. 37. 90. 91. 120. 121. 131. 185 Courtesy Ford 165 Cover. Jerry 68. 86. Id. 106. 118 Cox. Clay 47 Cox. Jim 12. 17. 36. 37. 91. III. 120. 121. 123. 129. 185. 192 Crippen. Kent 16. 20, 21. 36. 37, 81. 110, III. 159 Crippen. Kory 57. 60 Crosier. Rick 68 Cross Country 90. 91 Cross. Richard 16. 22. 23. 68. 73. 85. 120 Cruise. Steve 36. 37 Culver. Kristin 57 Curriculum 72, 73 Curry. Kendra 57, 89. 100. 109 Cuttell. Lance 57 Dd Dahlheim. Andria 57 Dairy Queen 181 Daly. Laurie 36 Danielson. Lori 36. 37, 171 Davenport. Cathy 36. 37 Davis. Paul 12. 47. 163. 184 Davis. Shanna 36. 37, 154. 155. 192 Davis. Timothy 12. 15. 16. 36. 37. 184 Davis. William 57 Day. Nanette 13. 57. 121. 184. 184 Debord. Daniel 47 DECA 126. 127. 184 Defor. Andrea 24. 25, 47 Defor. Tim 57. 130 Degaillez. Cami 24. 57. 185 Deiter. Don 67 Deitloff. Kristy 36. 37 Deitloff. Marcia 57. 89 Delashmutt. Lorette 4. 47 Delay Bank 166 Denker. Donna 65 Denny. Mike 74 Desai. Ajay 12. 15. 16. 21. 27. 34. 36. 37. 81. 159 Deyonge. Kim 47. 121. 179. 185 Dickey. Jeff 57. 103. 106 Dieckman. Sandy 12. 47. 109. 122. 131. 177. 185 Dieckman. Stacy 12. 13. 47, 108. ICE. 128. 131. 177. 185 Dietz. Kristin 47. 142. 143 Diffenderfer. Mike 192 Ditter. Brent 57 Dittrich. Bobbi 57. 184 Doering. Dennis 36. 37 Doffin. Kimberly 36 Dohren. Kacey 57. 89 Dohren. Kelli 36. 37. 88. 89. 131. 184 Dolan. Tim 36. 37 Domino's 167 Donahue. Renee 57. 133 Doolittle. Theresa 47 Doran. Amy 57. 133. 159 Doran. Sean 36. 37. 81. 184 Doran. Vern 66. 158 Doring. Mitch 36. 184 Drahota. Troy 47. 81. 84. 94. 95. 98 Dreyer. Sherri 13. 36, 37, 123. 184 Droescher. Dale 47, 140 Droescher. Dennis 77. 184 Droescher. Luann 36. 37 Dudleys 170 Ee Eberhardt. Sandy 47. 148. 184 Eden. Kevin 57 Effle. Mike 12. 47. 93. 120. 121. 128. 152. 153. 184. 185 Eggink. Heather 47 Eggink. Mark 57 Ehlers. Brent 57 Ehrenfried. Ed 22. 23. 36, 37, 42. 103 Elkins. Jody 36. 37 Elkins. Michelle 6. 47, 185 Elliott. Melanie 47 Ellis. Tonja 57. 151. 184. 185 Emerson. Keith 94 Emrich. Stacey 57 Erb. Pat 17, 36. 37, 85. 90. 91 Ewald. Michele 57. 184. 185 Ff Faculty 68. 69 Falk. Shannon 57, 103 Fall Musical 138. 139 Falter. Mary Jo 68 Family Dentists 182 Farr. Kristi 57. 121. 184, 185 Farr. Troy Farrar. Patti 47, 184 Farrens. Susan 47f 118. 119. 184 Faunce. Jackie 47. 89. 184 Faunce. Todd 36. 37. 181 Faust. Rob 47. 80. 81. 84. 95. 98 FBLA 156. 157. 184 Leisure Sports 114, 115 Feddern. Jason 57 Feddern. Lynnette 36. 37, 116, 137, 171, 177. 185 Fehrs. Dave 57 Fehrs. Steve 36. 37. 184 Feidler. Amy 12. 36. 37, 184. 185 Feidler. Ann 57, 87. 185 Feinauer. Tanya 30. 31. 36. 37. 112. 113. 172. 184 Feistner. Sharon 68 Ferguson. Jason 47 Fendrick. John 94 Feuerbacher. Chad 47. 81. 95. 98. 126. 184 FFA 144. 145, 184 Field. John 48. 117. 184 Finke. Gary 57 Fischer. Michael 57. 103 Fisher. Pat 48 Flaskamp. Brent 21. 36. 37, 81. 118, 142. 159. 184 Flege. Tina 57 Fleming. Kim 57. 109 186 INDEX Flesner. Darla 36. 37 Flesner. Mark 57 Flower Boutique 166 Foil. William 68 Football 80. 81 Foreign Exchange Students 30. 31 Forney. Donald 48. 144, 145. 178 Forney. Vernon 36. 37. 184 Forslund. Jason 58. 103 Forsyth. Cindy 54. 57. 58. 136. 142. 143. 184. 185 Fossum. Wendell 69. 154 Franc's Beauty Shop 183 Frank. Kenny 12. 48. 85. 163. 184 Frank. Teresa 36. 37. 72. Id. 184. 185 Fredrick. Curt 58 Fredrick. Dave. D.D.S. 162 Fredrick. Gary 58 Fredrick. Shelly 36. 37 Frederick. Terri 48. 184 French Club 128. 129. 184 Frerichs. Brad 58 Frey. Rosalie 69 Frey. Stephanie 12. 21. 36. 37, 72. 87. 103. 131 Frisbie. Ann 48, 184 Froehlich. Cindy 69, 131 Fryer. Dennis 36. 37 Fuglsang. Tara 58 Fuhrman. Tiffanie 22. 36. 37. 149 Gg Gann. Jeff 58 Gannon. Tom 69 Gardels. Brian 17. 36. 37 Garrod. Robert 58. 103 Gaskill. Lori 58 Gasseling. Dianna 58 Gasseling. Mike 48 Gerhold Concrete 165 German Club 128. 130. 185 Gettman. Julie 48. 89. 185 Geyer. Holly 87 Geyer. Jeff 102. 103 Gibbs. Brian 38. 39 Gibson. Angel 58. M2. 113. 121. 128. 153. 184. 185 Gibson's Discount Center 168 Gibert. Tom 38 Girls' Ensemble 148 Glandt. Teena 48 Glanzer. John 22. 33. 38. 39. 69. 138. 139. 146. 149. 154. 155 Glaser. Monte 48. 145, 184 Godel. Kim 38 Godel. Todd 38 Godfathers 177 Goetsch. Renita 38 Goger. Jeff 3. 38. 39. 128. 150. 151. 185 Goger. Julie 58. 103 Golf. Boys' 85 Golf. Girls' 86. 87 Good. Jackson. D.D.S. Goodell. Jason 9. 48. 93 Goodwater. Dave 48. 81. 102. 103 Gose. Lisa 58. 185 Graae. Darnell 58 Graduation 12. 15. 16. 17 Graham. Vicki 48 Grampy’s 178 Grebe. Joy 38. 39. 157. 184. 185 Griel. Lisa 58. 185 Grier. Tammy 48. 73 Gries. Gayla 48. 121. 185 Grimm. Scott 58 Groninger. Julie 48. 112, 113. 184 Gutman. Sean 48. 125. 138. 139. 140, 149. 163. 188 Hh Haakenstad. Salle 58. 62. 103. 121. 133. 185 Haase. Kimberly 58. 185 Haase. Russel 38. 39 Hackett. Steve 58. 103. Ill Haferman. Teresa 48 Hague. Rachelle 58 Halferty. Laura 58. 62. 121. 128. 129. 185 Halferty. Michael 22. 23. 26. 34. 38. 39. 42. 81. III. 132. 184 Halls Photography 177 Hamilton. Mindy 48. 149. 170 Hampton. Rod 58 Hansen. Mike III. 185 Hansen. Trevor 58 Harmon. Annette 69. 128. 138. 140 Hart. Doug 58, 103 Hart. Kim 48. 184 Hasebrook. Kathy 48 Hasek. Jerri 38, 39. 157. 184. 185 Hathaway. Julie 48 Hatterman. Dan 38. 39. 103 Hauf. Sheila Hauser. Mark 38. 39. III. 156. 185 Hauser. Scott 58 Hausemann. Mick 48 Hazen. Eugene 58 Hebb. Randy 48. 115. 160 Heckman Top Body 183 Heesch. Daniel 58 Heier. Jodie 36. 38. 39. 86. 87. 131. 159. 184 Henderson. Brian 48. 81. 184 Hendrix. John 48 Henery. Julie 48 Henery. Troy 48 Henre. Vauri 69. 78 Henseleit. Annette 48 Heppner. Kaylynn 48 Herberger's 172 Herman. Rick 38. 39 Hershman. Brett 48. 140. 153 Higginbotham. Tom 48 Hild. Gretchen 40. 68 Hille. Dawn 48 Hille. Marci 58. 115 Hinken. Carl 48 Hinken. Penny 48. 39. 157. 184 Hinken. Mike 48. Ill Hinrikus. David 48 Hirschbach. Holly 58. 62. 87. 155. 172. 185 Hitz. Andi 23. 38. 39. 120. 121. 185 Hitz. Nicki 6. 458. 52. 115. 126. 184 Hively. Terri 58. 185 Hladik. Tammy 48. 155 Hledik. Tracy 58 Hobbs. Sue 38 Hodge. Traci 87 Hoeppner. John 16. 38. 39 Hoermann. Carol 88 Hoffman. Jason 2. 58. 79. 95 Hofmann. Kent 48. 93. 122 Hofmeister. Michelle 48. 184 Hoile. Robert 48. 103. 121. 185 Holcomb. Shell! 48 Holley. Peter 58. III. 130. 153. 163. 185 Holloway. David 48. 52 Holmberg. Elaine 58. 157 Homecoming 20. 21 Hood. Brad 48. 81. 182. 184 Hood. Vern 58 Hooten. Scott 58. 85. 124. 125. 184 Horn. Jill 48. 185 Hornik. Richard 48 Horst. Cheryl 38. 39. 157. 184. 102 Horst. Sonja 38. 39 Hoskinson. Monty 38. 39. 184 Hoskinson. Scott 48. 73, 103. 119. 184 Houdek. Bill 38 Houdek. Jeff 59 Howard. Nan 16. 17. 38. 39. 131. 175. 184 Hubei. Lesley 48. 184 Hubenthal. Glori 59 Huber. Steve 48 Hughes. Kyle 48. 149 Humburg. Brad 23. 38. 39. 81. 84. 85. 95. 98. 148 Hundt. Bobbie Sue 48 Huntley. Rob 48. 144. 145. 154. 165. 184 Hupke. Clinton 59 Hupp. Corey 48. 81 Hutchinson. Trina 59 Hy-Vee 174 ll Indra. Karen 68. 128 Industrial Arts Club 185 Insurance Associates 175 Introduction 4. 5 Iron Thunder. Curtis 38. 39. 93. 103 Iron Thunder. Kristin 59. 89 Jj Jaeger. Kim 59. 109. 146. 185 Janovec. Allen 68. 78 Janovec. Chris 59. 103. 117. 121. 185 Janssen. Jeff 48. 192 Jenkins. Gayle 68 Jenkins. Jana 69. 108 Jensen. Jeff 17. 22. 38. 39. 81. 138. 149. 185 Jensen. Kristi 48. 184 Jochum. Chad 93 Johnson. Chrystal 153 Johnson. Dorie 22. 23. 38. 39. 137. 176. 185 Johnson. Genie 59. 117, 142 Johnson. Kathi 59, 112, 113 Johnson. Lynn 48. 112. 113. 184 Johnson. Pam 59. 89. 185 Johnson. Vern 59. 125, 184 Jones. Greg 38. 39 Jones. Rich 48. 81. 126. 165. 184. 185 Jorgensen. Carmen 15. 38. 39 Jorgensen. Jeff 59. 103. Ill Jorgensen. Tammy 59. 185 Josephson. Lisa 59 Juniors 49-53 Jurgens. Mike 15. 17, 38. 39. III. 151. 152. 153 J.V. Sports 106. 107 Kk Kahre. Trisha 48. 184 Kander. Chad 59 Karmazin. Michelle 25. 54. 59. 89. 107 Kerpet Shop 178 Keeler. Beth 38. 39. 128. 184 Keith. Darryn 38. 39 Kellen. Loren 48 Kenny. Kory 59. 93. Ill Kester. Joel 38. 39 Kethcart. Kellie 59 Ketchart. Ken 38. 39. 76. 184. 185 Keyes. Kimberly 59 Kilcoin. Jerry 3. 38. 39. 81. 84. III. 158. 159. 184 King. Chad 59 King. Donna 59. 108. 109. 182 King. Jay 48. 192 King. Julie 59 King. Rex 59. 103 Kinning. Ken 59 Kleensang. Lonnie 59. 184 Kleinsasser. Kelly 5. 38. 39. 92. 93. Ill Kleinsasser. Kevin 59 Kline. Chad 59 Kline. Shawn 32. 38. 39. 102. 103. 106 Klitzke. Kamille 59. 89. 184 Klug. Kristy 59. 133. 185 Klug. Patty 69 Koch. Tim 38. 39. 93. 121. 185 Koch. Tom 59. 90. 91. III. 121. 185 Koch. Tracy 12. 48. 130. 152. 153. 154. 155. 163. 185 Koelling. Karl 59. 128, 130. 148. 153. 185 Koeppe. Lois 68. 69 Kollmar. Laurie 21. 38. 39. 88. 89. 127, 131. 184 Konopasek. Lori 38. 39. 77 Kopetzky. Ann 59 Korth. Brenda 48, 78. 185 Korth. Sean 20. 21. 36. 49. 41. 102. 103. 118. 127. 132. 184 Kouba. Tammy 59 Kouba. Tricia 59 Kraft. Lisa 59 Kralicek. Becky 48. 144. 145, 184 Kralicek. Greg 40. 41. 76. 184 Kralicek. Stephanie 40. 41. 144. 184 Kramer. Craig 48. 95 Kratochvil. Ken 40. 41 Krebs. Alexandra 30. 31, 40. 41. 118. 128. 184 Kreikemeier. Doug 48. 156. 160. 185 Kreikemeier. Tom 59 Krepel. Joe 59 Krivohlavek. Brad Dr. Krupicka. Tammy 60. 103 Kruse. Brian 60. 103. 106. Ill Kruse. Dan 60. III. 128 Kube. Sue 48 Kubik. Jim 65. 68. 69 Kuck. Hal 69. 84 Kuck. Tim 48. 95. 126. 184 Kudera. Carolyn 60 Kudera. Kristi 48. 142 Kudrna. Tammy 60. 185 Kuhn. Lisa 48. 157. 170. 184. 185 Kumm. Scharlette 60 LI Lambley. Brent 9. 40. 41. 121. 140. 185. 190 Lamm. Kathy 40. 41 Land O Lakes 183 Lange. Christy 48 Lange. Theresa 60 Langel Cheverolet 174 Larson. Dawn 60. 106 Larson. Florine 183 Larson. Tammie 40. 41. 157. 184 Larson. Terri 50. 101 Larson. Terri L. 40. 41 Lau. Kristi 50. 136. 184. 185 Laursen. Kent 60 Leapley. Mike 8. 40. 41 Leffers. Mike 50 Lei. Jim 50. 91. III. 156. 185 Lemm. Brian 50. 77 Lemm. Tony 40. 41 Lemmon. Stacie 60. 89. 142. 172 Leu. Sandy 41. 136. 185 Lewchuk. Randy 60. 103 Lewis. Cindy 40 Lewis. Tammy 50 Libengood. Shealyn 103. 121. 185 Lichliter. Carrie 12. 49, 41. 88. 89. 99. 100. 101. 108. 109. 131. 136 Lidgett. Bryan 40. 41 Linde. Sandee 67 Lindsay. Megan 50 Lingenfelter. Trisha 15. 16. 38. 40. 41, 128. 163. 184. 185 List. Bobbin 13. 34. 40. 41. 92. 93. 110. III. 123 Logan Bill D.D.S 162 Logan. Julie 16. 40. 41. 77 Long. Joe 60. 78. III. 185 Long. Patty 50. 137. 184. 185 Lordeman. Debbie 60. 125. 184 Lovig. Rod 40. 41 Lueders. Shannon 60. 89. 145. 184 Luedke. Jim 40. 41. 153. 184. 185 INDEX 187 Luedke. Kay 60. 109. 153 Luellen. Tom 013 Lulow. Sandy 50 Lurz. Bill 24. 40 Lurz. Mitch 50 Lurz. Shelley 50 Lutheran Hospital 175 Lynn Varn Photography 164. 192 Lyon. Brian 50 Lyons. Lisa 40. 41 Mm Maas. Dawn 60. 184. 185 Mack. Rhonda 40. 41. 99. 100, 101. 115. 131. 184 Mackender. Renae 50. Id. 128. 129. 154. 185 Macumber. Hunter 60 Madden. Chris 25. 50. 102. 103. 184 Madden. Gina 60. 89 Magnussen. Brad 60. Ill Maltas. Bill 60. 138. 139. 140. 141. 153 Mancini. Matt 103 Mancini. Pat 24. 25. 50. 73. 148. 181 Mann. Robert 7. 15. 16. 40. 41. 102. 121. 140. 185 Mapes. Darron 40. 41. 103 Mapes. Jeff 50. 81. 184 Marching Band 150, 151 Marks. Lisa 40. 41 Marotz. Erin 7. 22. 40. 41. 144. 149. 153. 154. 155. 184 Marotz. Paulet 40. 41. 100. Id. 185 Marr. Frank 60 Marshall. Tammy 12. 13. 15, 16. 40. 41. 122. 142. 143. 159. 192 Jack Martin Photography 192 Martin. Karen 50. 117. 184 Martinez. Michele 60 Martz. Faythe 12. 40. 41. 147. 162 Mary’s Cafe 169 Matteo. Rachelle 60 Matthews. Sheila 60 Matthews. Tammy 184 Matthies. Brad 40. 41 Matthies. Kristi 60 Mauch. Michelle 58. 60. 61. 118. 181. 185 Mauk. Andrea 60 Mayer. Becky 50. 185 Means. Camron 40. 41. 95. 98 Means. Cheryl 50. 52. 78. Id. 126. 131. 184 Meinke. Eve 69. 79 Meisinger. Kim 157. 184 Mellick. Michelle 50. 151. 185 Merchant. Chris 50, 103. 156. 184. 185 Merchant. Shane 14. 36. 49. 41. 81 Merkel. Brian 25. 40. 41. 42. 103. 184 Merkel. Keith 40. 41. 42. 81. 102. 103. III. 159. 184 Merkel. Pam 50. 151. 185. 192 Merritt. Dave 60. Ill Merritt. James 15. 67 Meyer. Brett 50 Meyer. Bruce 93 Meyer. Gina 60 Meyer. Jeff 103 Meyer. Kathy 40. 41. 69. 88. 89. 99. 100. Id. 109. 126. 131. 177. 184 Michael’s Photography 180 Mid-City Stereo 167 Mid-Plains Aviation 182 Mielke. Jerry 50 Milestone 122. 123 192 Miller. Chris 50 Miller. Elizabeth 69 Miller. Glenn 27, 42. 43. 68. 81 Miller. Jeff 9. 12. 15. 16. 42. 150. 152. 153. 176 Miller. Melinda 42. 43. 157. 184 Miller. Renea 60 Miller. Rich 50. 184 Miller. Shannon 50. 81 Miller. Shelly 50. 184 Mischke. Chuck 91 Mischke. Laura 12. 50. 91. 138. 140 Mischke. Tom 68 Mister Donut 183 Mitchell. Dennis 60 Moeller. Lyle 68. 90. 91. 110. Ill Moerike. Blaine 50 Molini. Ann 42. 43. 89 Moore. Noel 50, 184 Morris. Curt 50 Morton. Steve 58. 59. 95. 127 Mrsny. Doris 69 Mrsny. Jeff 50. 93 Muehlmeier. Michelle 60, 185 Muhs. Dan 51. 156. 185 Muhs. Ty 7. 60. 121. 185 Mulford. Mardelle 42. 43. 72, 74. 157. 184 Mullins. Roger 60 Mundt. Brad 61 Mundt. Mike 23. 42. 43. 119. 132. 185 Munson. Gina 51. 149 Munson. Kelly 42. 43 Murphy. J. P. D.D.S. 162 Murphy. Shelley 42. 43. 72 Murren. Pam 67 Myers. Melissa 61. 140 Me McCarville. Jim 42 McCarville. Mark 40. 41. 42. 159. 184 McConnell. Dean 69 McDonald. Pat 40. 41. 102. 103. 144. 145. 184 McGrath. Kim 50 McKeever. Matt 61. 121. 185 McLain. Brad 61. 121. 152. 153. 185 Nn Nass. Angela 61. 89. 148. 185 Nathan. Cindy 5, 51. 157. 184 Nathan. Elsie 69 National Honor Society 12 Navy 75 N-Club. Boys’ 132 N-Club. Girls' 131 Nebraska Sports 169 Nebraska Wesleyan University 74 Neisius. Craig 42. 43. 157, 167. 184 Neitzke. Holly 61. 185 Nelson. Dan 6. 61. 102. 103. 110. III. 156. 185 Nelson. Darin 24. 51. 103. 139. 149 Nelson. Steve 6. 61. 103. 156. 185 Nerem. Kris 13. 14. 16. 17. 22. 42. 43. 122. 138. 139, 140. 141. 149 Newcomb. Ken 42. 43. 81. 103. Ill Newland. Dennis 68 Nichols. Karla 61 Nielsen. Karen 51 Nightengale. Tim 61 Nissen. Stephanie 51. 148, 184 Nitz. Paul 12. 28. 51. 54. 121. 185 Noelle. Kim 42. 43 Nerco Feed Mills 176 Nore. Paula 51. 185 Norfolk Auto Supply 168 Norfolk Daily News 169 Norfolk Medical Group 181 Norman. Patricia 68. 163 Northouse. Jill 61. 140. 141 Norton. Mary 69 Norwest Bank 168 Noyes. Cari 87 Oo Oberg. Lisa 61. 140. 184. 185 Oberle. Brian 51. 92. 93 Obermire. Leslie 51. 140. 177 O'Brian. Joe 51, 103 O’Brian. Lori 61 Ochoa. Nacho 30. 31. 42. 43 O’Day. Jami 51 O’Gorman. Kate 61. 121. 177. 185 O’Gorman. Stephanie 51, 123. 126. 169. 184. 192 O’Gorman. Steve 61 Ohlrich. Dale 61. 185 Ohlrich. Doug 42. 43. 144. 184 Oleson. Sheri 61. 89. 108. 109 Olson. Marci 51 Olson. Paul 81. 128. 139. 140. 163. 184 Olson. Scott 17. 42. 43. 66. 69. 81. III. 159. 182. 184 Oilmans. Todd 3. 23. 34. 42. 43. 85. 96. 98. 132. 184 Oman. Dave 68. 94. 95. 98. Ill Oppliger. Monica 51. 78. 184 Orchestra 154 Osborn. Lynnette 61 Osborne Motors 169 Oss. Steve 61 Otoupal. Amy 42. 43. 103. 109. 131 Otradovsky. Jerry 51. 81, 94. 95. 106. 126. 184. 191 Otten. Eric 12. 51. 81 Otto. Joe 51. 75. Ill Owens. Kim 61. 121. 185 Pp Paladino. Kevin 51. 156 Panther 122. 123 Paradise. Maria 34. 42. 43. 185 Partridge. LaRae 51 Patch. Ron 69. 138. 146. 147. 149. 154 Patrick. Kelly 51. 133. 184. 185 Paulsen. Michelle 14, 42 Pavlik. Tricia 51 Pavlik. Chris 42. 43 Pavlik. Tamara 61 Pederson. Brian 61 Pederson. Jim 42. 43 Pederson. Mark 51 Pendergast. Tina 61 Pennisi. John 25. 51 Pep Club 133. 134. 135. 136. 137 Peters. Rogina 51. 78. 131. 168. 185 Petersen. Amy 61. 115. 185 Petersen. Michelle 61. 140. 175. 185 Petersen. Ron 51. 75, 153 Peterson. Brian 51. 103 Peterson. Lisa 51. 126. 184. 185. 192 Pettitt. Linda 61 Pic N Save 183 Pink Panthers 142. 143 Pinnt. Roy 51. 76. 145. 184 Pittack. Shelly 51 Planer. Dawn 61 Planer. Rochelle 42 Player. Kay 51 Poessnecker. Larry 61, 103 Polenske. Kris 51. 89. Id. 109. 148. 159. 169. 184. 185 Pollman. Garry 51. 184 Polston. Ann 61 Porter. Steve 69. Ill Pospishil. Randy 69. 95. 106 Pospisil. Carolyn 61. 185 Powell. Burgess 55, 69, 112 Powell. Mark 24. 42. 43 Powley. Larry 42. 43 Praeuner. Barry 61 Preister. Gary 61 Price. Chris 61. 95 Price. Kris 42. 43 Prochaska. Dave 51. 173 Prom 24. 25 Puls. Russ 36. 42. 43. 81 Puntney. Lonnie 61 Putjenter. Sara 42. 43. 142. 185 Putters Jewelry 171 Qq Quality Snapshots 192 Quigley. Chad 40. 42. 43 Quill and Scroll 13 Rr Rabbass. Kim 51 Rabbass. Traci 61. 184 Radenz. Dan 51. 144. 145. 184 Rags to Riches 165 Raile. Cory 61 Randall. Roxanne 42. 43 Rath. Cindi 61 Rath. Julie 61 Rave. Amy 42. 43. 166 Rave Pharmacy 166 Reckling. Greg 52 Reckling. Sheila 62 Rector. Tim 103 Reed. George Reese. Mike 62. 103 Regency 182 Reikofski. Dan 62 Reikofski. Theresa 42. 43, 157. 184. 185 Reimer. Joel 52. 81. 85. 146. 184 Reinke. April 62. 184 Repp. Denise 52. 184 Reznicek. John 42. 43. 171 Richmond. Pam 52 Riggins. Angee 16. 22. 34, 42, 43. 149, 154. 155. 162. 185 Riggins. Stacey 62, 148. 184 Riley. Lisa 62. 133. 136. 185 Risor. Craig 16. 42. 43. 156, 185. 192 Ritchie. Philip 62 Rizzoli. Jose 30. 31. 42. 43. 103 Rodriguez. Jose 42 Rodriguez. Rosie 62. 128. 129 Rogers. Sara 13. 52. 184. 185. 192 Roggow. Gloria 52. 89. 95, 130. 138. 140. 149. 154. 155. 185 Rohrich. Matt 52 Roman. Brooke 62. 184 Roman Packing 179 Ronspies. Sheryl 24. 42, 43. 126. 169. 184 Rosenbaum. Harvey 69. 156 Ross. James 12. 15. 16. 42. 43. 90. 91. 150. 152 Ross. Priscilla 62. 89 Rossman. Janna 42. 43 Rourke. Kathi 23. 36. 44. 136. 159. 184. 185 Rourke. Tom 62. 103 Rudloff. Rochelle 62. 185 Rutten. Scott 44 Ss Sage. Larry 62 Salisbury. Debbie 44 Salisbury. Sheila 62 Saltz. Elmer 68 Sanders. Amy 62 Sanders. Glenn 62 Sanderson. Sherri 62 Sattler. Stacey 52. 157. 184 Schaecher. Pat 44 Schaefer. Krisa 52. 79 Scheel. Beth 52. 73 Scheffler. Cheri 52 Schlenz. Duane 62 Schlimgen. Mike 52. 184 Schlomer. Annette 44. 116. 137, 185 Schlomer. Charles 62 Schmidt. Joe 44 188 INDEX Schmidt. Valerie 62 Schoen. Peggy 44 Schooley. Tracy 62 Schrader. Steve 5. 52. 184 Schreiner. Sonya 52, 148. 153. 184. 185 Schroeder. Brad 60. 62, 103 Schroeder. Dave 44 Schroeder. Rita 44 Schroeder. Shelley 62 Schroeder. Steve 54, 68, 75 Schuchman. Kristi 52, 157. 184 Schulz. Shelly 62 Schwede. Kathy 62 Schvvede. Lisa 62. 185 Schwerin. Shelly 62 Seikaly. Julie 62. 184. 185 Sekutera. Jodi 52. 87. 117, 118, 142, 143 Sellin. Todd 52 Seniors 34-45 Settles. Dennis 68. 109 Sevening. Jenny 52. 184 Shambora. Steve 85. 103 Shanneyfelt. Glenn 67 Sherwood Medical 174 Shepherd. Brenda 44 Shermer. Jill 13. 15. 16. 44. 45. 122, 128. 130, 144. 145. 184 Shoemaker. David 52 Siedschlag. Julie 52 Siedschlag. Konnie 44. 45. 144. 145, 184 Simmons. Keith 52, III, 138. 139. 149 Simonsen. Don 44 Simonsen. Jeff 62, 190 Simonsen. Laura 52 Sims. Jill 62. 136. 185 Sisson. Bob 62 Sixpence Ltd. 181 Skalberg. Bryan 52. 110, III Skogstoe. Susan 68. 128. 130 Smalley. Mary 68 Smejkal. David 18. 29. 33. 44. 45, 120. 121. 185 Smith. Ken 52. 157. 184 Smith. Lance 62. 91. 102. 103. Ill Smith. Robert. D.D.S. 162, 183 Smith. Steve 52 Smith. Tim 62 Smith. Toby 31. 52 93. 102, 103 Smythe. Brad 24 Sobansky. Robin 12. 68. 73 Sohler. Todd 44. 45. 92 Sophomores 56-63 Sorsen. Mike 62. III. 152, 153, 185 Sothan. Steve 62 Sovereign. Jeff 52 Spanish Club 128. 129 Sparks. Patty 52 Sparks. Terry 62. Ill Spaulding. Darin 44. 45 Speech Debate 120. 121 Speidel. Jeff 52. 136 Spence. Jason 62 Spittler. Geri 21. 44. 45. 99. 100. Id. 131. 159 Spittler. Shane 20. 40, 44. 45, 81. 103 Sporleder. Sue 52. 184 Spring Play 140. 141 Springer. Jay 44 Staff 70. 71 Stafford. Kay 69 Stafford. Sarah 52. 86. 87 Stage Band 152 St. Arnold. Brenda 52. 184 Stauffer. Brad 16. 44. 45. 124. 151. 153. 184 Stebbing. Jackie 62. 72. 109 Steele. Tina 52. 149. 150. 153. 154. 155 Steffens. Neil 62. 75 Stephens. Cheryl 62. 91. 109 Stephens. Joey 52. 103. 126. 184 Stevens. Cindy 28. 52. 54. 109, 131. 136. 159. 169. 184. 185 Steward. Lori 52. 157, 184 Stiles. Julie 63 Stockman. Grace 69 Stockman. Troy 44. 45, 124. 125. 184 Stone. Eric 63 Studebaker. John 63 Student Advisory 158. 159 Student Council 118. 119 Student Life 18. 19 Suhr. Kim 53. 174. 184 Suhr. Travis 63 Sullivan. Jacqueline 63 Sunset Drug 170 Surber, Tom. D.D.S Svik. Nancy 69 Svik. Tammy 53 Svoboda. Jackie 53, 109, 117, 131. 184 Svoboda. Steve 53 Swallow. Lisa 53. 157. 184 Swallow. Lynn 63. Id. 184 Sweigard. Brian 53. 184 Swimming 102. 103 Swing Choir 148 Sykes. Doug 53, 55. 167 Tt Tacey. Amber 63 Tappe. Dan Tastee Treet I 71 Taylor. Shane 63, 150 Tegeler. Christi 53 Tegeler. Tony 63 Tennis. Boys' 92, 93 Tennis. Girls' 112. 113 Test. Lisa 36. 40. 44. 45. 142. 143. 149. 174. 185 Test. Troy 63 Tharnish. Loretta 53. 166 Thatch. Jeff 42. 44. 45. 54 The Corner 171 Theil. Todd 63. 103 Thelander. Laura 12. 13. 53. 122. 128. 130. 150. 153. 154. 155. 185 Thelander. Wesley 69 Thclen, Julie 53 Thoendel. Nikki 17, 44, 45. 88. 89 Thomas. Darcy 44. 45. 184 Thompson. Holli 44. 45. 157, 184. 185 Thorin. Lee 53. 156. 185 Tibbels. Jane 53. 89. 142, 184 Tierney. Pat 63, 103. 178, 184 Timm. Mike 44. 45 Timmerman. Tina 63. 136. 137, 185 Tinker. Bob Tinker. Mike 44 Tirrel. Teri 44. 45 Todd. Larry 69, 140 Toline. Angie 53, 87. 148 Track. Boys’ 110. Ill Track. Girls 108. 109 Travers. Amy 44. 45. 184. 185 Troutman. Mitch 12, 53, 93. 130. 185 Truex. Kristi 40, 63. 120. 121. 185 Tunink. Lisa 53 Turay. Sara 53. 184 Tuttle. Tim 3, 16. 17. 21. 22. 42. 44. 45. 103. 118. 121. 127. 142. 149. 184. 185 Uu Ueckr. Kim 21. 44. 45. 69. 89. 119. 131. 180. 184 Uecker. Robin 7. 53. 117, 142. 185 Uehling. Kelly 44. 45 Uehling. Shannon 63. 185 Undine. Karry 34. 44, 45. 142. 164 Undine. Sharron 69. 142 Unger. Jeanette 53 Urban. Angie 24. 25. 53. 184 Utecht. Chuck 63. 75. 114. 119 Uttecht. Tom 63 Vv Vahle. Scott 63. 184 Valentino’s 179 VanAckeren. Jason 63 VanAckeren. Jeremy 63 VanAuker. Scott 63. 121. 185 Vaughn. Jim 44. 45. 140. 149. 162 Velder. Diane 53. 184 Verzani. Josette 63. 109. 185 Vietor. Chris 53 Vileta. Jane 63. 133. 136, 185 Village Flower Shop 170 Vocal Music 146. 147. 148 Volk. Rick 63. Ill Volleyball 88. 89 Voss. Michael 63 Ww Wagner. Bill 44. 45 Waite. Cody 53. 144. 145. 184 Walsworth Publishing Company 192 Warden. Eric 103. 184 Warner. Jay 53. 72. 81. 94. 95 Warren. Tammy 63 Watland. Jim 44. 103 Waugh. Terri 53. 73, 184 Weber. Jim 69 Wecker. Jody 63 Weed. Valerie 44. 45. 77 Wegner. Andre 63 Wegner. Tom 69 Weinrich. Terri 40. 44. 45, 184 Weinrich. Todd 63 Wells. Robin 63 Welsh. Stephanie 44. 45. 184 Wendt. Melissa 6. 53. 89. 95. 126. 184. 185 Wenz. Jim 69. 88. 89. Ill Werner. Kristin 53, 151 Westbrook. Cori 63 Wetzel. Gary 44. 45 Weyhrich. Loree 4. 44. 45. 184 Weyhrich. Troy 53 Whealy. Gene 67 Wichman. Jim 63. 103 Widhalm. Pam 63. 130. 157. 184. 185 Wiegert. Annette 53. 121. 185. 192 Wilber. C. A. D.D.S. 183 Wilcox. Brian 54. 63 Wilcox. Christi 20. 21. 44, 45. 88. 89. 100. Id. 118, 131 Wilcox. Russ 53. 81. III. 184 Wiley. Marsha 44. 45. 184 Wiley. Sean 53. 54. 117, 184 Williams. Mike 14. 17. 44. 45 Winchell. Shelly 63 Wingate. Mike 53. 93. 184 Winter. Dawn 18. 44, 45. 160. 184 Winter Royalty 22. 23 Winter. Todd 44. 45. 159 Witkowski. Mike 53 Wolff. Shannon 63. 103 Woods. Brian 44. 45 Woodward. Steve 53. 85. 93 Wortmann. Lori 63 V ragge. Dawn 63 Wragge. Eunice 68. 69 Wrestling 102. 103 Wynn. Gina 53. 184 Yy YMCA 176 Young. Troy 53 Zz Zautke. Todd 63 Zechmann. Bryon 63 Zuerlein. Damian Fr. 42 Zutz. Paul 44. 45. 144. 145. 184 Memories jogged by 85-86 news events oteworthy events occur Over the year, many events happened that will be remembered in years to come. People were shocked, saddened, outraged. surprised, or gladdened at these happenings. 1985-86 was a memorable year. Major events consisted of a fire and a blizzard. During the night of April 3, 1986, King’s Ballroom burned down. King’s was quite famous and ideal for wedding dances and other special events. Having it suddenly disappear over night was a shock to many people. Later that same month on April 14, 1986, Norfolk was hit with a spring blizzard. Due to the swirling snow, a tragedy happened. Five people took off from the Norfolk airport for Omaha that morning. They made it as far as Medelman’s Lake before crashing. All perished in the wreck. In Nebraska this year, a new law was passed and history was made. The seatbelt law came into effect on September 6, 1985. This law required everyone in the front seat of vehicles to wear their seatbelts. Increasing numbers of people were buckling up. On May 13, 1986, Nebraska voters went to the polls and elected Helen Boosalis and Kay Orr as the candidates for Governor. This was the first time in the history of the United States that two women had been chosen. National and international events included an explosion, a bombing, and an atomic meltdown. On January 28, 1986, the nation was stunned by the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. Those aboard were six astronauts and one teacher, Christa McAuliffe, who had been selected as the first citizen-in-space. Only a minute and 15 seconds after take-off, the Challenger blew apart-, and all seven people died. On April 14,1986. the same day of the Norfolk blizzard, the U.S. bombed Libya. Tired of Khadafy’s reign of terror against U.S. citizens. President Reagan took action. He ordered the bombing of military installations and terrorist camps. One of our pilots was killed in that incident. The final disaster occurred in the Soviet Union on April 26,1986. The city of Chernobyl suffered a nuclear reactor meltdown. A few people died and hundreds were exposed to radiation. The cloud of radiation from the accident traveled over the Pacific Ocean into the United States and even passed over Nebraska. The Year of the Panther will be remembered by the students of this school and the people of this town for a long time because it was a great school year and an eventful one. In Memorium Jeffrey Simonsen, a sophomore at NHS, died Tuesday, May 13, 1986, from injuries he sustained in a May 6 motorcycle-car accident. While traveling west on Georgia Avenue, he collided with a car from the north that was making a left-hand turn. After being taken to a Norfolk hospital, he was flown to Lincoln General Hospital with head and internal injuries and a broken leg. Days later, he died there. Simonsen was born on January 28. 1969. in Omaha. His parents were Glen and Carol Simonsen. He was 17 at the time of his death. 190 CLOSING Brent Lambley pounds out a beat on his drums during a pep rally. The jazz band often played at rallies and games. Jerry Otradovsky proudly wears the net around his neck after Norfolk beat Grand Island. This game qualified the Panthers for State Basketball competition. Two workers check through the plane wreckage at Medelman’s Lake. Five people died in this accident the morning of April 14, 1986, during a late year blizzard. After standing for years. King’s Ballroom is reduced to rubble. All that is left standing is one lone chimney and the front entrance. Firemen on the ground study the situation at King’s while another sprays water from above. The fire started late the night of April 3. 1986. CLOSING I9I COLOPHON: The Year of the Panther served as the theme for the 1985-86 Milestone printed by Wals-worth Publishing Company. The 625 copies sold for $16 and $18. Greg Adams and Mike Diffender-fer were the representatives for the printing company. The type style used was Lydian. Primary headlines ran 36-point with an 18-point Italic secondary head. All primary heads had a 72-point boldface first letter. Scoreboard heads were 24-point. The Division page identifiers were 24-point all caps and quote blocks were set in 18-point Italic. Text copy was 10-point, and captions were 8-point with a 10-point boldface first letter. Senior Directory, Index, and Scoreboard were set in 6-point type. Club Rosters and panel photo id's were set in 8-point. Folios were 10-point all caps. The 9 X 12 book was incorporated with 4-column Mosaic layouts, and all copy was either 2-or 3-column except on the colophon. Four color pages were used in the opening. Underclass pictures were taken by Jack Martin Photography. Lynn Varn Photography did some of the color work, and Quality Snapshots printed some of the pictures, both color and black and white. The Norfolk Daily News also supplied negatives for the Milestone’s use. Regency Photography and Michael’s Photography supplied some group shot photos. Pictures and darkroom work were also furnished by Kirsten Anderson and Jay Springer. Jay King provided the cover and endsheet artwork. The 1985-86 Milestone staff members. Front Row: Robbin List. Photo Chief; Sara Turay. Jill Shermer. Photographers; Lisa Peterson. Underclass Editor; Laura The-lander. Copy Layout Editor. Row Two: Cheryl Horst. Kim Bennett. Advertising Editors; Shanna Davis. Stephanie O’Gorman. Organization Editors; Sara Rogers. Amy Feidler. Senior Editors; Tammy Mar shall. Editor-in-Chief. Back Row: Kristi Brown. Faculty Curriculum Editor; Craig Risor. Advertising; Jeff Janssen. Kiir. Bounds. Business Managers-. Annette Wiegert (not pictured). Jennifer Becker Student Life Editors; Jim Cox, Pam Mer kel. Sports Editors. 192 COLOPHON WAU,WORTH PI'RUkHINC COMPANY MARCtUNt MIWOI'BI • � “ mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCEUNE. MISSOURI. V 8 A