Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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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

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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.

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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