Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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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

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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

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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