Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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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

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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

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8 ACCOMPLISHMENTS