Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1987 volume:

How many students attended NHS during the 1986-1987 school year? How many years had there been a Milestone Boy and Girl? Where were this year's foreign exchange students from? Which class was the largest? How many faculty members had their Master's Degree? How many athletes had been entered into the Hall of Fame? Which organization was the largest? What year was the Sunset Plaza built? TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING 2 ACHIEVEMENTS 4 STUDENT LIFE . . 14 CLASSES 26 ACADEMICS 62 SPORTS 78 ORGANIZATIONS 114 MINI-MAG 158 COMMUNITY . . . 166 202 Seniors Melanie Elliott, Stacy Burroughs, Kim DeYonge, and Brenda Korth cram for their upcoming tests in this “study hall. These study sessions are frequently found before school in the hallways, library, and the Forum. Norfolk Senior High 801 Riverside Blvd. Norfolk, Ne 68701 (402) 371-0952 Milestone 1987 Volume 88 __Q. Opening Expectations School begins with anticipation, spirit as Students, teachers strive for sensational year WHY? This was the question asked of NHS students and faculty. As the school year progressed, the answer became more clear. Norfolk High School provided its students with the best possible education; likewise, the students gave their complete effort to succeed in all that they did. Expecting the best was not the entire answer. We accepted too. The diversity of the student body challenged our personal judgments toward others. The jocks, the brains, the Everyone is working together in order to accomplish their ambitions. -Laura Halferty leaders, the shy, and the outspoken were all very different; yet we were still encompassed by a strong bond of school pride. The entire faculty contributed to the answer. Their responsibilities were to teach facts and laws. However, they also offered students their valuable time and glimpses into future. This was just the beginning of the answer. As the year advanced, we grew pot just as a school or as students, but as a community of people answering the question WHY? -L. Thelander Football cheerleader Patty Long fires up the crowd during the first home game. Fan support was essential for victorious teams. Seniors Tina Steele and Ken Smith practice their music for a Choraleers performance. 900 students 42 years Finland, Norway, West Germany, and Brazil The sophomore class 27 teachers and counselors 77 teams and individuals Students gather in the Forum Brian Oberle prepares to before school. The Forum was serve during a home match, a popular place for people to Oberle became the first cram for tests or talk with Norfolk singles player to win friends. a State championship. Opening 9-? Senior Jay King adds some finishing touches on his mural in the art room. King has received recognition for his accomplishments in art. Greg Reckling and Carl Hinken discuss what is needed for a topic guide 9 sheet. The topic guide sheet is one of the final steps before Achievements actually writing a term paper in senior composition. Vern Doran, Mrs. Karen Indra, and Miss Pat Norman enjoy the breakfast sponsored by National Honor Society. This was one of the many services that NHS sponsored. Salutatorian Paul Davis delivers his commencement address to his fellow students. Earlier, Davis was recognized as a National Merit finalist during Honors Convocation. Ambitious pursuits NHS students set lofty individual and group goals; results Illustrate personal pride, determination, hard work, talent What academic goals did you set for yourself this year, and how did you meet these goals? A fy ■ The academic goals I set for myself this year were to achieve straight A's and receive the best education possible. To achieve these goals, I needed to spend a lot of time studying at night. Occasionally, I would see a teacher before class to make sure that I had a clear understanding of the concept presented to us. -Kevin Keyes The academic goals I set for myself included maintaining high grades and being admitted to a top school. Accomplishing the first goal took studying and a little luck. To accomplish the second goal, I took the more difficult classes, did the best job I could on the standardized tests and applications, and hoped for a lot of luck. -Scott Berney Q ■ This year there have been many achievements by groups and individuals in academics and activities. How do you explain all of these accomplishments? A I %■ The Class of 1987 has proven to be an outstanding one. These students have amassed many accomplishments. The success of the senior class is a result not only of their many talents, but also from the fact that these young men and women possess the personal strength and commitment to set a goal and then work to achieve it. As the school overall, I believe that these many achievements are also a result of pride. Personal pride drives each individual' to pursue goals, honors and recognition; school pride drives them to pursue challenges as a group. The excellence of education at NHS is a result of the fine leadership provided by the faculty; but more importantly, it is a result of the quality of the students that fill the classrooms. Their dreams, hopes, and abilities make NHS successful. -Mrs. Robin Sobansky I believe these accomplishments are the results of having a very diverse and high-powered student body. NHS has some tremendously gifted individuals and others who simply work hard at what they do. -Scott Berney -L. Thelander Foremost Dieckman, Otten honored with Milestone achievement award The awarding of Milestone Boy and Girl is one of the longest standing traditions and one of the most cherished at Norfolk Senior High. Those chosen as Milestone Boy and Girl represent excellence and can be taken as role models for those who follow. This prestigious award is based on a student's ability to maintain a high grade point average, while staying active in both his church and community. Thus, the ideal students, Eric Otten and Sandy Dieckman, from the Class of 1987, were chosen by a committee of their peers, teachers and administrators as Milestone Girl and Boy. Eric, a Student Council member, was also a Junior Class officer and member of the Panther of the Week Committee. He continued his school involvement by supporting the athletic program as a three year football player. He was selected to attend Nebraska Scholars' Institute his junior year and to be a member of National Honor Society after eleventh grade. He was in Choir and the Fall Musical his first two years at NHS, and the Spring Play all three years. Computer Science Club was fortunate enough to have him as a member as well. As if he wasn't busy enough at school, Eric also took on the responsibility of being an officer of Christ Lutheran's Senior High Youth Group and an active member of its puppet and drama ministry. He even gave up two weeks of his summer to serve as a counselor at that church's camp last June. Surely Eric has shown ps a standard of excellence to follow, as has this year's Milestone Girl. Sandy has been a model for others, beginning with her school involvement. Almost every group she was a part of chose her as a leader. She was president of Spanish Club, vice-president of Girls' N-Club, vice-president of the Senior Class and captain of the Girls' Track team. She was the Sports Co-editor of the Panther for two years and was chosen as a member of Quill and Scroll at the end of her sophomore year. Her community activities were varied as well. She was a volunteer coach for YMCA basketball and gave up countless hours to act as a Sunday and Bible School teacher as well as a nursery helper at First United Methodist Church. She served as the president and vice-president of Junior Achievement and has been a member of the Norfolk Track Club and the Athletics Congress. -K. Truex 1987 Milestone Boy- Eric Otten 6 Milestone Boy T 1987 Milestone Girl- Sandy Dieckman National Honor Society member, Scott Berney, delivers a gift to Mr. Thelander. Thank you gifts If were given to all the teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. Service National Honor Society aides Various students as tutors E ach year, select students were chosen to be in the National Honor Society, a school service organization. To be elected into the honor society, a student had to pass several qualifications. Members were chosen on the basis of academic excellence, character, leadership, and one's contribution to his school and the community. The students also had to maintain a B average. The honor society members were responsible for tutoring students. Students who needed help in certain areas often sought the aid of N.H.S. members. Other activities included giving teachers apples during Teacher Appreciation Week and having a breakfast for the faculty. Officers for the 1986-87 school year were president Paul Olson; vice-president Tracy Koch; secretary Sandy Dieckman; and treasurer Stacy Dieckman. -J.Becker 1987 Senior National Honor Society members. Front Row: Julie Groninger, Mindy Hamilton, Patty Long, Patty Bush, Kim Bennett, Rogina Peters. Back Row: Renae Mackender, Jennifer Becker, Sara Rogers, Bob Hoile, Craig Kramer, Toby Smith, Robin Uecker. 1987-88 National Honor Society members. Front Row: Kay Luedke, Chris Janovec, Laura Halferty, Ann Feidler, Angel Gibson, Kathi Johnson. Back Row: Jeremy Van Ackeren, Brian Wilcox, Dan Kruse, Eric Braesch, Kory Barr, Rich Allen, Mike Fischer, Karl Koelling, Matt McKeever. 8 Nationa onor ociety Walsworth representative, Greg Adams, presents Sara Rogers the Most Valuable Staff Member award. Rogers is co-sports editor of the Milestone. Publicize Quill and Scroll initiates newly Elected members at banquet Quill and Scroll was a unique club only for journalism students. To be selected into this international organization, a student had to be in the top third of his class and make an outstanding contribution to publications. At the annual Publications banquet, held on May 2, 1987, nine new members were initiated into the Quill and Scroll. New honorees included Doug Sykes, Kent Hofmann, Jennifer Becker, Kristi Truex, Holly Hirschbach, Terri Hively, Natasha Siores, Troy Christensen, and Brenda Guill. Each new member received a pin and a year's subscription to Quill and Scroll magazine. Quill and Scroll remained active throughout the year by supporting beginning journalism students, helping them learn how to write copy and headines, do layouts, and make deadlines. -J. Becker Quill and Scroll members. Front Row: Patty Bush, Terri Hively, Laura Thelander, Holly Hirschbach, Jennifer Becker. Back Row: Sara Rogers, Stacy Dieckman, Sandy Dieckman, Rick Allison, Kent Hofmann, Nan Day, Troy Christensen. Not pictured: Doug Sykes, Kristi Truex, Natasha Siores, Brenda Guill. Mrs. Barney distributes Quill and Scroll pins to the newly selected Quill and Scroll members. Quilkjnd £i£l[ Prestige Girls' and Boys' Staters, Merit Winners receive recognition Cornhusker Girls' and Boys' State was a program designed to give high school students a view on how state and local governments work. The five juniors selected to participate from NHS were: Kristi Truex, Angel Gibson, Kate O'Gorman, Kory Barr, and Rich Allen. There were two states , one for girls and another for boys. Students held elections for Governor, members of a Unicameral Legislature, and other state, city and county officials. By doing this, students got a first-hand experience of how the Nebraska legislative system really works. The students also attended several lectures and addresses delivered by public officials, including Nebraska Governor Kay Orr. One of the most competitive scholarships that a student can earn is from the National Merit Scholarship Program. Of more than one million students nationwide who entered the 1987 Merit Program, only approximately 6,000 were awarded a scholarship. NHS had four finalists and one Honorable Mention in the program. The four finalists were: Scott Berney, Paul Davis, Kent Hofmann, and Paul Nitz Receiving Honorable Mention was Bob Hoile. -J. Becker National Merit Scholarship 9 Winners. Front Row: Bob Hoile (honorable mention), Paul Davis. Back Row: Paul ■ Nitz, Scott Berney, Kent Hofmann. Girls’ and Boys’ State Qualifiers. Front Row: Kristi Truex, Angel Gibson, Kate O'Gorman. Back Row: Kory Barr, Rich Allen. Don Forney checks to make sure he has the right cap. After graduation everyone joyously threw his cap in the air. Although Goria Roggow looks a bit preoccupied, Sara Rogers is all smiles before Baccalaureate. The Honors ceremony and Baccalaureate are held at Memorial Field. Melanie Elliott turns her tassel after receiving her diploma. Turning the tassel has been a long tradition for graduates. Graduation - Celebrate Graduation ends high school Era, creates new beginnings The day had finally The class of 1987 received arrived, May 17, many honors. It proved to 1987, graduation be one of the best classes to for a class of 280 members, graduate from NHS by Although Baccalaureate and receiving more that 1.4 the Honors ceremony were million dollars in held at Memorial Field, the scholarships, sunny weather threatened to As the class sat together for turn severe and perhaps the last time, they commencement had to take were told it was a time for place in the gymnasium. celebration. Memories of Leading the class in past events were racing academic honors were through everyone's minds Valedictorian Tracy Koch; as each individual realized Salutatorian Paul Davis; that the days of his ranking third Kent Hofmann, childhood were rapidly The remaining top ten coming to a close. The students were: Amy Bahm, ninety-ninth commencement Scott Berney, Sandy of NHS was a time for Dieckman, Mike Effle, Bob remembering and a time for Hoile, Beth Scheel, and celebrating, but most of all, it Laura Thelander. was a time for beginnings. -J. Becker 12 Graduation Terri Waugh hangs on to her cap to keep it from blowing away. Because of the weather, Graduation was moved to the NHS gym. Wendell Fossum directs the Senior High Orchestra during Baccalaureate. The Orchesira is responsible for playing at Graduation. Jackie Bader and friends congratulate one another after Commencement. Graduation is a very emotional time for some people. Mr. Burkink and Dr. Merritt pose with the top three students: Paul Davis, Tracy Koch, and Kent Hofmann. These students give speeches at Commencement. The class of 1987 throws their caps into the air in jubilation. The use of non-returnable mortarboards made the practice much safer. Graduation 13 14 Student Life Senior Gloria Roggow is appropriately dressed for ’Nerd Day.' This day was part of the events that occurred during the week before Winter Royalty. Led by the cheerleaders, the student body cheers the Panthers onto another basketball victory. The gym had to be closed because of overcrowding during several games. Jason Feddern, Jeff Beye, Annette Henseleit, and Steve Nelson take their chances at one of the many games at Post Prom. Many large gifts were given away this year. Brooke Roman waits on one of her customers at Karmelkorn. Many students worked for extra spending money. Anticipating 3:30pm Students' time, energy spent on more Than homework, Jobs; sleep, friends, sports, music keys to relaxing ■ When you are out of school, what activites take up most of your time ? A i m Work takes up most most of my time when I am not in school, at least on weeknights. I really do not like work having more priority than school work, but I know it does because I spend more time at work than I do on school work. Then when I come home from work, I'm usually too tired to do my homework. -Terri Hively A V. My spare time is occupied mostly by sports-practices and games. I also spend time with my friends. Music also takes a big part of my time. Some activities have priority over others, but right now school work is more important because education is stressed so much today. -Natasha Siores Q ■ What do the foreign exchange students add to our school? A m Foreign exchange students add 'color' to our school. They can give us more knowledge about their countries and culture. Likewise, we can share with them our culture. -Ranelle Tighe A i ■ They give us an idea of what things are like in their countries. I never knew anything about Finland before I met Kaisa Mustonen this year. Now I want to know everything about all other countries because I realize there are so many differences, as well as similarities, among all countries. -Terri Hively C) ■ How do you relax on on the weekends after a tough week of school? A ■ I go out with my boyfriend or friends and go to a movie, ‘cruise main,' or go to a football or basketball game. I just do something fun that I don't have to think about doing. -Terri Hively A l . My friends and I get together and just relax. We talk and just let everything out. I also enjoy listening to music. -Natasha Siores -L. Thelander Tradition alive Students 'Cherish' memories of traditional Homecoming, enjoy fun week of festivities Homecoming, that age -old tradition, returned to NHS this fall. Complete with the usual festivities the week long event also had a parade, dress-up days, a bonfire, and a variety of spirit raising events. I really enjoyed Homecoming week because there was something fun happening every day and everyone was in high spirits all week long, stated sophomore Holly Schiffgen. Thursday night's bonfire brought spirit to an all-time high following the volleyball game. The Lady Panthers were defeated by Grand Island, but they did not let the loss dampen their spirits, nor did it stop them from supporting the football players. “The bonfire was a lot of fun, said junior Gary Frederick. It really got me fired-up for the football game. High spirits continued on through Friday night when the Panthers defeated Beatrice in a 35 -12 Homecoming victory. During halftime Jodi Sekutera and Tim Kuck were crowned 1986 Homecoming king and queen. I thought it was the best Homecoming I've been to. The music was great which made the dance really fun, commented senior Kim Hart. On Monday, many people were tired from the week's activities. Some were sad that it was over, and others had already started planning for next year. -J. Becker 16y Homecoming 1986 Homecoming candidates. Front Row: Nicki Hitz, Jennifer Becker, Jodi Sekutera, Lisa Peterson, Noel Moore, Chantel Geyer. Back Row: Toby Smith, Jerry Otradovsky, Dean Carlson, Troy Drohota, Tim Kuck, Russ Wilcox. Homecoming candidates Lisa Peterson, Troy Drahota, Chantel Geyer, Russ Wilcox, Jerry Otradovsky, Jennifer Becker,Tim Kuck, and Jodi Sekutera dance to the Homecoming theme MCherlsh .The dance, held on Saturday night, Is attended by many students. Juniors Bobbi Dittrich and Tina Timmerman carefully paint signs for the Homecoming parade. The parade Is an annual activity which students participate in during Homecoming week. Jodi Sekutera and Tim Kuck happily smile after being crowned Homecoming king and queen. Coronation took place during half-time of the Norfolk-Beatrice game. Homecomin J 2 Susan Farrens and David Holloway smile after being crowned 1987 Winter Royalty king and queen. Cornation took place after the Norfolk vs. North Platte basketball game. Kristin Dietz, Chad Feuerbacher, Patty Beltz, and Rob Faust anxiously wait for the king and queen to be announced. Winter Royalty candidates were nominated by the senior class, and the king and queen were chosen by the student body. Winter Royalty king and queen candidates for 1987 are: (sitting) Susan Farrens, Patty Beltz, Doug Kreikemeier, Lisa Arens, Kristin Dietz, (kneeling) David Holloway, Rob Faust, Joel Reimer, Patty Long, and Chad Feuerbacher. Winter Royalty Rob Faust and David Holloway talk about the events of the evening while eating breakfast at Joel Reimer's house. Parents of the candidates provided food for the breakfast. Unforgettable Basketball victory, Valentine's Day help make Winter Royalty memorable for all involved The noisy gym, crowded with eager eyes, hushed as the candidates made their way to the stage. In a short time, two of them would be crowned Winter Royalty king and queen. Anticipation filled the air while the theme song, Tonight I Celebrate My Love , was sung. When the song was over, Sean Wiley and Jodi Sekutera stepped up to the microphone and announced that David Holloway and Susan Farrens had been chosen 1987 Winter Royalty king and queen. I was so nervous waiting for the king and queen to be announced that when my name was called I wasn't sure if I had heard it right, said Holloway. It was an honor just being a candidate, let alone being crowned queen,” said Farrens. Following coronation the annual Winter Royalty dance, sponsored by the Student Council, was held in the Forum. After the dance Joel Reimer held a special breakfast at his house for all the candidates. Having a breakfast gave people who usually don't do things together a chance to get to know each other better, stated Reimer. Whether one was a candidate or just went to Winter Royalty to have fun, the evening was one that students will remember for a long time. - J.Becker Singing the Winter Royalty theme, Tonight I Celebrate My Love, are Mindy Hamilton, Kyle Hughes, Kim Carlson, Sean Gutman, Ken Smith, and Angie Toline. They are accompianied by Tina Steele on the piano. Winter Royalty T Breathtaking Junior parents volunteer as valets, escort Students to add helpful touch to festivities It was a rainy Saturday evening, but the weather didn't dampen the high spirits shared by students attending the Junior-Senior Prom. The junior parents made the night a little more special by acting as valets and escorting students to the door. After students had been safely escorted inside and had their pictures taken, it was time to proceed into the gym. Everyone who entered the gym was impressed by the excellent job the junior class did. They spent all day Friday converting the ordinary gym into a refreshing tropical paradise. Kory Crippen, John Studebaker, Mr. Bruening and I stayed until 2 AM working on the ceiling, explained Troy Test. Then Mr. Bruening told us to go home and to come back and finish it in the morning. Well, when we left we put a rug in the door and then we snuck back inside. We ended up working until 4 AM. The theme song for this year's Prom was Take My Breath Away by Berlin. Singing the Prom theme were Tim DeFor, Karl Koelling, Pam Johnson, and Angie Nass. Bill Maltas also sang while accompanying the group on the synthesizer. Reinging as 1987 Prom king and queen were Eric Otten and Melissa Wendt. “I thought the juniors did an excellent job with the decorations, said Otten. I also had a lot of fun being king for a night. I was really honored to be crowned Prom queen, said Wendt. It made Prom more fun. Providing entertainment for the evening was a band from Kansas City called Fast Forward. After the dance was the annual post prom party sponsored by the senior parents. Several prizes were given away which were donated by Norfolk merchants. After the party there were many tired, but happy students. Some went out for ■ an early morning breakfast, while others went home to recover from the energetic evening. -J.Becker Prom servers Amy Nelson, Kristin Boulden, and Jill Sekutera share a joke with students. They are a few of the freshmen that helped serve refreshments. Lisa Arens enjoys being 9 escorted to the door by Mr. Larson, while Mr. Van roni Ackreren looks on. Parents of ■ the junior class volunteered to escort students to the door. Students enjoy dancing to the music provided by Fast Forward. The dance lasted until 12:00 AM. Eric Otten and Melissa Wendt happily smile after being crowned Prom king and queen. Prom king and queen are selected by the junior class. Waiting to sing the Prom theme are Tim DeFor, Angie Nass, Pam Johnson, and Karl Koelling. Each year juniors are selected to sing the theme song. Prom Individuality Students' unique bedrooms display creativity While providing privacy, relaxation for all 22 Feature Everyone needs a place to go when he wants to be alone, a place to escape from annoying siblings or demanding parents. A place where he can turn up the stereo and just relax. A place that belongs to no one else... a bedroom. Junior Brad Schroeder had a very large bedroom. It was split-level and was big enough for a couch, television, two fish tanks, and a baby grand piano. If I could change one thing about my room, said Schroeder, I would put a hot tub in my bathroom. Senior Sara Turay was another individual who had a unique bedroom. Turay's cozy hideaway contained wall-to-wall dolls, numerous posters, and even a dressed mannequin. I like to collect dolls, so I get them for every occasion. They've just added up over the years, commented Turay. Dave Tusek, a sophomore, was the owner of a spacious bedroom. Hanging on one wall of his room was an enormous sailboat sail. I have two sails, explained Tusek, one I use for windsurfing and the other I decided to hang on my wall. Shelly Meinke, a sophomore, had an ordinary bedroom until the summer before she entered high school. With the help of her friends, she transformed her room into a haven of pastel colors, artwork, and other graffiti. I had ugly wallpaper and my mom wouldn’t let me paint my walls because the wallpaper had to be taken off. Anyway, I got so sick of the wallpaper that I ripped it off myself. Then my friends helped me paint the walls, said Meinke. Everyone's bedroom was a special place. Whether it was big or small, messy or neat, a bedroom was a unique reflection of its occupant. -J. Becker Dave Tusek sits beside his sail. He purchased it in South Dakota. VI Shelly Melnke stands beside her decorative wall. Many of her friends contributed to the artwork. Sitting on the bench of his baby grand, Brad Schroeder enjoys a snack. The piano is just one of the many unique things in Brad’s room. Sara Turay sits in her bedroom with all of her stuffed animals. This is just s small part of her huge collection of stuffed animals and dolls. Feature 23 Experience Useful Spending a year in United States enables foreign exchange Students to learn more about U.S. lifestyles and themselves NHS opened its doors to many new students this year. Among these new faces were four students from different countries. Marc Gebauer, from West Germany; Cibele Mendes, from Brazil; Kaisa Mustonen, from Finland; and Oystein Soug, from Norway were the four foreign exchange students attending NHS this year. Spending a year in a foreign country among unfamiliar surroundings and people was an enormous challenge filled with many opportunities. I think being a foreign exchange student is a big opportunity in my life. Later on I will profit from my experiences which I have learned this year. After this year I will be able to speak English fluently and I will be more dependent upon myself, said Gebauer. We, as Americans, have many stereotypes of people from different countries. However, Americans are not the only people who form stereotypes of others. People in Finland think that all American girls have ' long, curled hair, use heavy make-up, giggle, and chew gum all the time. All American guys are good-looking, tan and muscular. There are also lots of fat people, and Americans eat hamburgers and drink Coke 24 hours a day, stated Mustonen. Along with adapting to a new country, language, and culture, the foreign exchange students had to adapt to a whole new school system. At NHS the people don't stay in one room all the time, said Soug. “There are different people in different classes and the teachers want more respect. People also have more opportunity to choose the subjects they want. -oreign Exchange Kaisa Mustonen works on a story for the Panther. Being a staff member was one of her extra-curricular activities. Not being familiar with the American language can cause confusion in communication. As a result, being a foreign exchange student can be quite humorous at times. The funniest thing that has happened to me since I've been here, confessed Mendes, was when my friend asked me if we have bugs in Brazil and I answered yes, I have one sister. By exchanging ideas, customs, and attitudes the foreign exchange students enabled those who met them to bring the world a little bit closer together. -J. Becker m Student Council members Kaisa Mustonen, Cibele Mendes, Oystein Soug, and Marc Gebauer help decorate the school Christmas tree. STUCO members are responsible for decorating the tree every year. Foreign exchange students are traditionally members of this student organization. 1986-87 Foreign exchange students. Front Row: Kaisa Mustonen, Cibele Mendes. Back Row: Oystein Soug, Marc Gebauer. Oystein Soug tackles the difficult cross country course at the Norfolk Invite. Cross Country is one of the activites that Oystein participates in at NHS. ForeignJExchan 26 Classes Kory Kenny summarizes Norfolk's success at State Basketball with his sign. Kenny volunteered to be Petey the Panther after a long absence of the school's mascot. Gloria Hubenthal and John Kern finish their work before the period ends. All juniors and sophomores who did not have a class were assigned to study hall. Tonja Ellis and Lisa Atwood enjoy a laugh before their next class. Friends were an important part of school life. Racing toward the finish line, Jason Hoffman excels in tricycle races as well as basketball. This race was part of the pep rally held before the district tournaments for boys' basketball. Individuality exists Each class, individual display diversity of personalities While maintaining positive relationships with each other Q ■ What is the one thing that separates your class from the other classes? A I believe that our senior class is more mature, intelligent, and unified than the other classes. The fact that we will soon be graduating brings our class together. People realize that we won't be seeing each other for a long time, so we tend to be closer during the time we have left. -JoAnne Beiriger A ■ I think the main thing that separates the juniors from the others is the great emphasis on athletics by the students in general. Whether that is good or bad, most of the students in my class seem to place high priority on sports while the other students have more varied interests and place a greater emphasis on academics. -Brad McLain I really don't know. We're not super rowdy or super smart or any one thing. I think we are a whole bunch of different people (different from each other) that happen to be grouped under just one label: SOPHOMORES. -Katie Moore Q ■ Are students able to be themselves at NHS? A t m If you want to be yourself, you can. There are a lot of interest groups at NHS. Also, there are students with many diverse interests. Students should be able to find other people to be friends with and be themselves. -Brad McLain Q ■ How important are your friends to you? A %■ My friends are “mega-important to me. They may not realize that, but they are. I need friends to discuss ideas, to solve problems, and to discover new things. My friends l£l me be me and help me be me. -Brad McLain A School wouldn't be much fun without friends, neither would LIFE. My best friend and I are always together. I like that because we have a lot of fun. -Katie Moore -L. Thelander Travis Aeschliman Rick Allison Rod Andersen Stephan Andersen Lisa Arens Billie Arneson Jackie Bader Amy Bahm Allison Baker Tricia Baker Penny Barr Mike Bates Jennifer Becker Joanne Beiriger Mike Beltz Patty Beltz Kim Bennett Scott Berney Tina Bethune Natalie Blair Jon Elide Troy Bottger Sheila Bottorlf Kim Bounds Roger Bowers Tricia Brenden Jim Brown Amy Budde Beth Burkink Stacy Burroughs Patty Bush Chris Caauwe Dean Carlson Kim Carlson Pat Carney 28 XSeniors Shayne Carpenter Audra Carstens Gail Carstens Marla Chapman Bob Cheney Doug Clausen Jennifer Cobb Becky Cook Clay Cox Paul Davis Michelle Deal Dan DeBord Andrea DeFor Lorette Delashmutt Kim DeYonge Sandy Dieckman Stacy Dieckman Kristin Dietz Theresa Doolittle Craig Downs Troy Drahota Dale Droescher Sandy Eberhardt Mike Effle Michelle Elkins Melanie Elliott Troy Farr Patti Farrar Susan Farrens Jackie Faunce Rob Faust Jason Ferguson Chad Feuerbacher John Field Pat Fisher Seniors 29 Seniors Senior Toby Smith enjoys the topic of conversation in Mr. Settles' Chemistry room. Toby's unusual hairstyle also became a conversation piece. _g-------------- 3 enio £irectones Travis Aeschliman Rick Allison - Panther Staff 12; Quill and Scroll 11-12; Boys’ Track 10 Rod Andersen Stephan Andersen - Boys’ Basketball 10 Lisa Arens - Student Advisory 12; Class Officer 11; DECA 11-12; Pep Club 10-11; Girls' Volleyball 10; Winter Royalty Candidate Billie Arneson - National Forensics League 10-12; Spanish Club 10; DECA 11; Debate 10; Speech 10-12; Spring Play 11; Fall Musical 10-11; Pep Club 11 Jackie Bader Amy Bahm - FBLA 10-12; Fall Musical 10-11; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Orchestra 10-11; Pep Club 10 Carole Bahr Allison Baker - FBLA 12; Pep Club 10; Intramural Volleyball 12 Tricia Baker - DECA 11-12 Penny Barr - Spanish Club 11; Concert Band 11; Marching Band 11; Jazz Band 11; Girls’ N-Club 11 -12; Girls' Volleyball 11-12; Girls' Basketball 11-12 Mike Bates Jennifer Becker - Spanish Club 11; Milestone 11-12; Concert Band 10; Boys’ Basketball Cheerleader 11-12; JV Cheerleader 10; Girls' N-Club 10-12; Girls' Golf 10-12; Homecoming Candidate Julie Behnke Joanne Beiriger - National Honor Society 12; Spanish Club 10; Fall Musical 10-12; Orchestra 10-12; Girls' N-Club 12; Tri-M 12 Mike Beltz - Choir 10-12; Choraleers 12 Patty Beltz - STRAYT 10; Choir 10-11; Girls' Ensemble 10-11; Girls’ Sports Cheerleader 11; Football Cheerleader 10,12; Pep Club 10-11; Winter Royalty Candidate Kim Bennett - Spanish Club 11-12; FBLA 11-12; Milestone 11-12; Girls’ Volleyball 10 Scott Berney - Student Council 10-12; National Forensics League 10-12; National Honor Society 11-12; NSI 11; Computer Science Club 10; Debate 10-12; Speech 10-12; Fall Musical 10; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10-12; Drum Major 12; Boys’ Track 10; Boys' State 11; All-State 11-12; Mock Trial 11,12 Tina Bethune - Choir 10-11 Natalie Blair - STRAYT 10 Jon Biide - Concert Band 10-11; Marching Band 10-11; Boys’ Tennis 10-11 Troy Bottger - National Honor Society 11-12; German Club lVl2; Computer Science Club 12; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10-12; Tri-M 12 Sheila-Bottorff - FBLA 12; STRAYT 10; Girls' N-Club 10; Girls’ Volleyball 10,12; Girls’ Basketball 10 Kim Bounds - French Club 10; DECA 11; Milestone 11-12; Girls’ Sports Cheerleader 11 -12; JV Cheerleader 10; Pep Club 10-11 Roger Bowers David Brady Alan Brausey Tricia Brenden Candy Bretschneider Jim Brown Mary Brungardt - Choir 10-11; Pep Club 10-11; Girls' Volleyball 10-11; Girls' Track 10-11 Amy Budde - DECA 11-12; Choir 10-11; Girls’ N-Club 10-12; Girls’ Volleyball 10-12; Girls’ Basketball 10-11; Girls’ Track 10-12 Beth Burkink - Student Council 10; French Club 10-11; DECA 11; Choir 10; Boys’ Basketball Cheerleader 10,12; Football Cheerleader 11; Pep Club 10-11; Girls’ Golf 10 Stacy Burroughs - Spanish Club 11 Patty Bush - NSI 11; Spanish Club 12; Panther Staff 11-12; Quill and Scroll 11-12; Concert Band 11-12; Marching Band 11-12 Chris Caauwe - Computer Science Club 10 Kim Carlson Dean Carlson - Industrial Arts Club 11-12; Boys’ N-Club 11-12; Intramural Volleyball 10; Football 11-12; Intramural Basketball 11; Boys' Track 11-12; Homecoming Candidate Pat Carney - Boys’ N-Club 12; Boys' Swimming 11-12; Boys' Basketball 10; Boys’ Track 10 Shayne Carpenter - French Club 10-11; Industrial Arts Club 10-11; Boys' N-Club 10-12; Intramural Volleyball 10; Football 10-12; Wrestling 10; Intramural Basketball 10 Audra Carstens - Student Manager 10 Gail Carstens - Student Advisory 12; DECA 11-12; STRAYT 10; Choir 10; Pep Club 10 Marla Chapman - STRAYT 10-11; Concert Band 10; Marching Band 10-11 Bob Cheney Doug Clausen - Student Council 10; Panther of the Week Committee 10; STRAYT 10; Industrial Arts Club 12; Boys’ Golf 10-12 Jennifer Cobb - National Forensics League 10-12; French Club 10-11; Debate 10-11; Speech 10-12; Spring Play 10-12; Mat Maid 10-11; Girls’ State 11; Close-Up 10 Becky Cook - French Club 10-11; Choir 10-11 Clay Cox Paul Davis - National Honor Society 11-12; NSI 11; Chess Club 10-12; Computer Science Club 10, 12; Choir 10; Swing Choir 10; Quiz Bowl 11-12; Mock Trial 12 Michelle Deal Dan DeBord Andrea DeFor - STRAYT 11; Fall Musical 11; Choir 11-12; Choraleers 12; Girls’ Ensemble 11; Girls’ Cross Country 12 Lorette Delashmutt - National Forensics League 10; STRAYT 11-12; Debate 10; Speech 10; Concert Band 11-12; Marching Band 11-12 Kim DeYonge-- National Forensics League 10-12; French Club 10,12; Debate 10-12; Spring Play 12 Sandy Dieckman - National Honor Society 12; Spanish Club 10-12; Panther Staff 11-12; Quill and Scroll 11-12; Girls’ N-Club 10-12; Girls’ Basketball 10; Girls' Track 10-12 Stacy Dieckman - National Honor Society 12; Spanish Club 10-12; FFA 10; Panther Staff 12; Quill and Scroll 12; Girls’ N-Club 10-12; Girls' Basketball 10; Girls' Track 10-12 Kristin Dietz - Student Council 10,12; Panther of the Week Committee 10; Choir 10-11; Girls’ Ensemble 10; Pink Panthers 11-12; Girls' Volleyball 10; Girls' Track 10; Winter Royalty Candidate Theresa Doolittle Craig Downs Troy Drahota - Homecoming Candidate Dale Droescher - Spring Play 10-12; Fall Musical 12; Concert Band 10; Marching Band 10; Choir 10-12 Sandy Eberhardt - French Club 12; DECA 11-12; STRAYT 11; Spring Play 10,12; Fall Musical 10-12; Concert Band 10-11; Marching Band 10-11; Choir 10-12; Girls’ Ensemble 11; Swing Choir 12; Girls' N-Club 12; Girls' Cross Country 12; Girls' Basketball 10; Girls’ Tennis 10-12; Girls’ State 12 Mike Effle Heather Eggink - Speech 12; Concert Band 10; Marching Band 10; Jazz Band 10; Girls' N-Club 12; Girls’ Track 10,12 Michelle Elkins - Fall Musical 10; Choir 10-11; Girls’ Ensemble 10- 11; Pep Club 10-11; Girls' Tennis 10 Melanie Elliot - French Club 10-12 Troy Farr Patti Farrar - DECA 11-12 Susan Farrens - Student Advisory 11-12; Student Council 10-12; French Club 10-12; Fall Musical 10-12; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 11; Pep Club 10-11; Winter Royalty Queen Jackie Faunce - Student Council 12; Panther of the Week Committee 11; DECA 10-12; Pink Panthers 11-12; Girls’ Volleyball 10-11; Girls’ Track 10-11 Rob Faust - DECA 11; Choir 10; Boys’ N-Club 12; Football 10-12; Boys' Basketball 10-12; All-State 12; Winter Royalty Candidate Jason Ferguson Chad Feuerbacher - Student Council 10; DECA 11; Boys’ N-Club 11- 12; Football 10-11; Boys’ Basketball 10-12; Winter Royalty Candidate John Field - French Club 11; DECA 11-12; Boys’ Track 10 Pat Fisher Shawn Flege Rich Flynn Ken Frank Terri Frederick - DECA 11 Ann Frisbie - DECA 11-12; Fall Musical 10; Choir 10; Mat Maid 10 Mike Gasseling - Choir 10; Pep Club 10-11; Football 12 Marc Gebauer - Foreign Exchange Student; German Club 12; Boys’ N-Club 12; Football 12; Boys’ Track 12 Julie Gettman - Girls’ N-Club 11-12; Girls’ Volleyball 10-12; Intramural Volleyball 10; Girls’ Tennis 10-11 Chantel Geyer - Homecoming Candidate Seniors Seniors Kim McGrath, Melanie Elliot, and Susan Farrens talk in the Student Lounge. Many seniors spend their free periods in the Student Lounge conversing or studying. Senior Amy Budde eats her carmeled apple while being monitored by Senior Kim Bounds. Amy’s apple was really a disguised onion. Senior Kristin Werner performs at the Varsity Basketball game. Other Majorettes are Seniors Michelle Mellick and Pam Merkel. Senior Directories 31 Shawn Flege Rich Flynn Ken Frank Terri Frederick Ann Frisbie Mike Gasseling Marc Gebauer Julie Gettman Chantel Geyer Teena Glandt Monte Glaser Dave Goodwater Jason Goodell Gayla Gries Julie Groninger Sean Gutman Teresa Flaferman Mindy Hamilton Mike Hansen Kim Hart Kathy Hasebroock Mick Hausmann Randy Hebb Brian Henderson John Hendrix Julia Henery Troy Henery Annette Henseleit Brett Hershman Tom Higginbotham Dawn Hille Carl Hinken Amy Hintz Stacy Hintz Nicki Hitz Tammy Hladik Kent Hofmann Michelle Hofmeister Bob Hoile Shelli Holcomb David Holloway Brad Hood Jill Horn Scott Hoskinson Steve Huber Kyle Hughes Bobbie Hundt Rob Huntley Corey Hupp Jeff Janssen Kristin Jensen Lynn Johnson Rich Jones Trisha Kahre Paul Kimble Jay King Tracy Koch Brenda Korth Barb Kotrous Becky Kralicek Craig Kramer Doug Kreikemeier Sue Kube Tim Kuck Kristi Kudera Lisa Kuhn Christy Lange Terri Larson Kristi Lau Jim Lei a Seniors X 33 Seniors Seniors Kevin Paladino and Shayne Carpenter laugh as they attempt to follow the cheerleaders. Some football team members dressed as cheerleaders to psyche up the students for an upcoming game. Seniors Gina Munson and Sandy Eberhardt take a break from term papers to talk in the library. Senior papers take up many seniors' time fourth quarter. Before Baccalaureate, graduates Trisha Kahre and Paul Kimble relieve tension by hamming it up for the camera. The Baccalaureate ceremony was held at Memorial Field. 34 Senior Directories Teena Glandt - French Club 10; FBLA 10; STRAYT 10; Concert Band 10; Marching Band 10-11 Monte Glaser Dave Goodwater Jason Goodell - Concert Band 10-11; Marching Band 10-11; Boys' Tennis 10-11; Boys’ Basketball 10; Boys’ Intramural Basketball 12 Gayla Gries Julie Groninger - French Club 10-12; Girls’ N-Club 12; Girls' Tennis 10-12 Sean Gutman - Computer Science Club 10-12; Spring Play 10-12; Fall Musical 10-12; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 11-12; Swing Choir 10; Quiz Bowl 12 Teresa Haferman Mindy Hamilton Mike Hansen Kim Hart Kathy Hasebroock Mick Hausmann - Football 10,12 Randy Hebb Brian Henderson - French Club 10-11; DECA 11; Student Manager 10-11; Football 10-11; Wrestling 10; Boys’ Track 10 John Hendrix - Wrestling 10 Julia Henery - Girls' Track 10 Troy Henery Annette Henseleit Kaylynn Heppner Brett Hershman - National Forensics League 12; Chess Club 10; Debate 12; Spring Play 10-12; Thespians 10-12; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10,12; Orchestra 10-12 Tom Higginbotham - Wrestling 10-11 Dawn Hille - Close-Up 10 Carl Hinken Amy Hintz - Girls’ Track 12 Stacy Hintz - Girls’ Basketball 12 Nick! Hitz - Student Advisory 12; NSI 11; Class Officer 11; French Club 10-11; DECA 11 -12; Pep Club 10-11; Girls’ Volleyball 10; Intramural Volleyball 10; Girls’ Basketball 10; Homecoming Candidate Tammy Hladik - Choir 10-11; Orchestra 10-11 Kent Hofmann - National Honor Society 12; Panther Staff 11-12; Boys' Tennis 10-12 Michelle Hofmeister Bob Hoile Shell! Holcomb - Girls’ Basketball 10 David Holloway - Panther of the Week Committee 11; Class Officer 10-12; STRAYT 10-11; Panther Staff 11-12; Boys’ State 11; Winter Royalty King Brad Hood - French Club 10; DECA 11; STRAYT 10; Choir 10; Football 10-12; Boys’ Basketball 10 Jill Horn - Pep Club 10-11 Scott Hoskinson - Student Council 11; DECA 10-12; STRAYT 10; Boys’ Tennis 10; Wrestling 10-11; Intramural Basketball 10-12; Boys' Golf 12 Steve Huber Kyle Hughes - Fall Musical 10-12; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 11-12; Swing Choir 10-11; Football 12 Bobbie Hundt Rob Huntley Corey Hupp Jeff Janssen - Student Council 11; STRAYT 10; Milestone 11; Boys’ Golf 10,12 Kristin Jensen Lynn Johnson - French Club 10-12; DECA 11-12; Concert Band 10; Marching Band 10; Girls' N-Club 12; Girls’ Basketball 10; Intramural Basketball 10; Girls' Tennis 10-12 Rich Jones - Student Council 10-12; DECA 11-12; Industrial Arts Club 11; Jazz Band 10; Choir 10; Swing Choir 10; Football 10-11; Boys' Track 10 Trisha Kahre - DECA 11; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10 Loren Kellen Paul Kimble - STRAYT 10-11; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 12; Boys’ Tennis 10; Boys' Basketball 10 Jay King - STRAYT 11-12; Boys’ Track 10 Tracy Koch - National Honor Society 12; German Club 10-12; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10-12; Orchestra 10-12; Quiz Bowl 11-12; Tri-M 11-12 Brenda Korth Barb Kotrous Becky Kraiicek Craig Kramer - Student Manager 10; Sports Trainer 11-12; Statistician 10-12; Boys’ N-Club 11-12 Doug Kreikemeier- Industrial Arts Club 10-12; Boys' Basketball 10; Winter Royalty Candidate Sue Kube - Debate 10-11; Pep Club 10 Tim Kuck - DECA 11-12; Boys' N-Club 12; Football 10-12; Boys' Basketball 10-12; Boys' Golf 10-11; Boys' State 11; Homecoming King Kristi Kudera - Student Advisory 12; Choir 10; Girls’ Ensemble 10; Pink Panthers 10-12; Girls' Volleyball 10; Girls’ Basketball 10; Girls’ Track 10 Lisa Kuhn - Spanish Club 10-12; FBLA 11-12 Christy Lange - Spanish Club 11-12; German Club 10; Pep Club 11 Terri Larson Kristi Lau - DECA 11; Girls' Sports Cheerleader 11-12; JV Cheerleader 10; Pep Club 10-11 Jim Lei - STRAYT 10; Industrial Arts Club 10-12; Boys' Cross Country 11; Boys' Track 10-12 Brian Lemm Tammy Lewis Megan Lindsay - Fall Musical 10-11; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 12; Girls' Ensemble 11; Swing Choir 10 Patty Long - French Club 10-11; Football Cheerleader 10-12; Pep Club 10-11; Winter Royalty Candidate Sandy Lulow Mitch Lurz - STRAYT 10-12 Shelley Lurz Renae Mackender - National Forensics League 11-12; Spanish Club 10-12; Speech 11-12; Fall Musical 10-12; Orchestra 10-12; Student Manager 10-11; Tri-M 11-12 Chris Madden Pat Mancini - STRAYT 10-12; Fall Musical 10; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 11-12; Swing Choir 10-11 Jeff Mapes - DECA 10-12; Boys’ N-Club 12; Boys' Basketball 10; Boys’ Track 10 Tammy Matthews - FBLA 11-12; STRAYT 10 Becky Mayer - FBLA 12; Choir 10; Pep Club 11; Girls' Track 10 Kim McGrath - Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12 Cheryl Means Kim Meisinger - FBLA 11-12 Michelle Melllck - French Club 10-11; Milestone 12; Spring Play 10,12; Fall Musical 10,12; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 12; Choir 10-12; Girls' Ensemble 11; Swing Choir 12; Drum Majorette 10- 12; Pep Club 11 Chris Merchant - DECA 11-12; Industrial Arts Club 11-12; Football 11- 12; Wrestling 10-12 Pam Merkel - Spanish Club 11; Milestone 11-12; Fall Musical 10; Drum Majorette 10-12; Pep Club 10-11; Statistician 11-12; Mat Maid 10-12 Chris Miller Shannon Miller - Football 11 Shelly Miller Laura Mischke - National Honor Society 11-12; NSI 11; German Club 10-11; Spring Play 10-11; Concert Band 10; Jazz Band 10; Statistician 12; Girls’ N-Club 11-12; Girls' Cross Country 10-12; Girls' Track 10 Blaine Moerike Noel Moore - Homecoming Candidate Curt Morris Jeff Mrsny - STRAYT 10; Boys' Tennis 10-11 Dan Muhs - STRAYT 10; Industrial Arts Club 10-12 Gina Munson Kalsa Mustonen - Foreign Exchange Student; Student Council 12; Panther Staff 12 Cindy Nathan - French Club 10; FBLA 10-12; STRAYT 10; Pep Club 10 Darin Nelson - STRAYT 10-11; Chess Club 10; Spring Play 12; Fall Musical 10-12; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 11-12; Swing Choir 10; Student Manager 10-12; Sports Trainer 10-12; Statistician 10; Boys’ N-Club 10-12; Football 10-11; Wrestling 10-12; All-State 12; Tri-M 12 Seniors Many students find companionship in pets. Senior Renae Mackender shows off her dog, Pepper. ____________ Q Senior Directories f 35 ■ Brian Lemm Megan Lindsay Patty Long Sandy Lulow Shelley Lurz Renae Mackender Chris Madden Pat Mancini Jeff Mapes Tammy Matthews Becky Mayer Kim McGrath Cheryl Means Kim Meisinger Michelle Mellick Chris Merchant Pam Merkel Chris Miller Shelly Miller Laura Mischke Blaine Moerike Noel Moore Curt Morris Jeff Mrsny Dan Muhs Gina Munson Kaisa Mustonen Cindy Nathan Darin Nelson Stephanie Nissen Paul Nitz Teresa Nix Paula Nore Brian Oberle Leslie Obermire _Q-------- 36£Seniors. Jami O'Dey Stephanie O'Gorman Paul Olson Monica Oppliger Jerry Otradovsky Eric Otten Joe Otto Kevin Paladino LaRae Partridge Kelly Patrick Kim Paulsen Tricia Pavlik Mark Pederson John Pennisi Rogina Peters Ron Petersen Brian Peterson Lisa Peterson Roy Pinnt Kay Player Kris Polenske Garry Pollman Dave Prochaska Kim Rabbass Greg Reckling Joel Reimer Denise Repp Sara Rogers Gloria Roggow Matt Rohrich Stacey Sattler Krisa Schaefer Beth Scheel Cheri Scheffler Mike Schlimgen 2 ■ 37 Seniors During Baccalaureate many friends sit together. Shown here are Seniors Kent Hofmann and Sara Rogers. Much remodeling was done at the Sunset Plaza during the 1986-1987 school year. Senior Gina Peters is seated on one of the new benches in the mall. 38 Senior Directories Karen Nielsen - STRAYT 10; Girls' Swimming 10-11 Stephanie Nissen - DECA 10-12; Choir 10-11; Girls' Ensemble 11; Pep Club 10; Girls' Volleyball 10 Paul Nitz - Student Advisory 12; National Forensics League 10-12; National Honor Society 11-12; Chess Club 10; Debate 10-12; Speech 10-12; Boys' Cross Country 10,12 Teresa Nix Paula Nore - Pep Club 11; Student Manager 10 Brian Oberle - Boys’ N-Club 10-12; Boys' Tennis 10-12; Boys’ Basketball 10 Leslie Obermire Joe O’Brien - Class Officer 11; STRAYT 10-11; Boys’ N-Club 10; Wrestling 10-11; Intramural Basketball 10-12 Jam! O’Dey Stephanie O'Gorman - Student Advisory 12; DECA 11-12; Milestone 11-12 Paul Olson - Student Advisory 12; National Forensics League 12; National Honor Society 12; NSI 11; French Club 10-11; German Club 10; Chess Club 10; Computer Science Club 10; Industrial Arts Club 10; Debate 12; Speech 12; Spring Play 10-11; Fall Musical 11; Football 10-11; Boys’ Track 10; Quiz Bowl 11-12; Mock Trial 12 Monica Oppliger - National Forensics League 10; French Club 10-12; Debate 10 Jerry Otradovsky - DECA 11-12; Debate 10; Boys' N-Club 11-12; Football 10-12; Boys' Basketball 10-12; Boys' Track 10; Homecoming Candidate Eric Otten - Student Council 12; Panther of the Week Committee 12; National Honor Society 11-12; NSI 11; Class Officer 11; Computer Science Club 12; Spring Play 10; Fall Musical 10-11; Choir 10-11; Choraleers 11; Swing Choir 10; Boys’ N-Club 11-12; Football 10-12; Boys' Tennis 10; Boys' Basketball 10; Boys' Track 10 Joe Otto - STRAYT 10; Chess Club 10; Spring Play 10-11; Fall Musical 10; Student Manager 10-12; Sports Trainer 11; Boys' N-Club 12; Boys’ State 11 Kevin Paladino - Industrial Arts Club 11-12; Fall Musical 11; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10; Boys' N-Club 12; Football 10-12; Boys' Swimming 12 LaRae Partridge - Student Advisory 10-12; Milestone 12 Kelly Patrick Kim Paulsen - STRAYT 12; Girls' Track 12 Tricia Pavlik Mark Pederson John Pennlsl - Industrial Arts Club 12; Boys' Track 10 Rogina Peters - Spanish Club 11-12; Girls' N-Club 11-12; Girls’ Basketball 10 Ron Petersen - Jazz Band 10-12 Brian Peterson - Football 10-11; Wrestling 10-11 Lisa Peterson - DECA 11-12; Milestone 11-12; Wrestling Cheerleader 11-12; JV Cheerleader 10; Pep Club 10-11; Mat Maid 10; Homecoming Candidate Roy Pinnt Kay Player - Spanish Club 12; FBLA 12 Kris Polenske - Student Advisory 11-12; French Club 11; STRAYT 10; Spring Play 10,12; Fall Musical 11-12; Choir 10-12; Swing Choir 11; JV Cheerleader 12; Pep Club 11; Student Manager 11; Statistician 11; Mat Maid 12; Girls’ Volleyball 10-11; Intramural Volleyball 10; Girls' Basketball 11; Girls' Track 10-12 Garry Pollman - DECA 11 Rich Pospisil Dave Prochaska - Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10; Intramural Basketball 10 Kim Rabbass Dan Radenz Greg Reckling Joel Relmer - DECA 11; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 12; Boys’ N-Club 10-12; Football 10-12; Boys’ Basketball 10-11; Boys’ Golf 10-12; Winter Royalty Candidate Denise Repp - FBLA 11-12; DECA 11; STRAYT 10; Choir 10-11; Pep Club 10 Sara Rogers - Spanish Club 10; DECA 11; Milestone 11-12; Quill and Scroll 12; Concert Band 10; Marching Band 10; Jazz Band 10 Gloria Roggow - German Club 10-11; Spring Play 10-12; Fall Musical 10-12; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 11-12; Swing Choir 10; Girls' N-Club 12; Girls’ Volleyball 10-11; Girls’ Basketball 10-12; All-State 11; Tri-M 12 Matt Rohrich Loni Rowley ■ Spanish Club 10-11; Girls' Volleyball 10 Stacey Sattler - Class Officer 10; French Club 10; FBLA 10-12; DECA 12; Computer Science Club 12 Krisa Schaefer Beth Scheel Cherl Scheffler - French Club 10; Girls’ Track 10 Mike Schlimgen Sonya Schreiner Steve Schrader - DECA 11; Industrial Arts Club 12; Football 10 Jodi Sekutera - Student Council 11-12; Pink Panthers 11-12; Girls’ Golf 10-12; Girls' Basketball 10; Homecoming Queen Jenny Sevenlng - FBLA 11; Girls' Basketball 10 David Shoemaker - Boys’ Tennis 10 Julie Siedschlag - French Club 10; Choir 10-11; Pep Club 10 Keith Simmons - Fall Musical 11; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 11; Swing Choir 10; Student Manager 10-12 Laura Simonsen Bryan Skalberg Ken Smith - FBLA 11-12; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10-12; Choir 12; Swing Choir 12; Orchestra 12; Tri-M 11-12 Steve Smith - Industrial Arts Club 11-12; Football 10 Toby Smith - Student Council 12; Boys’ N-Club 10-12; Boys’ Tennis 10- 11; Boys’ Swimming 10-12; Boys'Golf 10-12; Homecoming Candidate Brad Smythe Oystein Soug - Foreign Exchange Student, Student Council 12; German Club 12; DECA 12; Boys’ Cross Country 12 Cibele Sousa - Foreign Exchange Student; Student Council 12; STRAYT 12; Computer Science Club 12 Patty Sparks Jeff Speidel - Student Council 10; DECA 11; Boys' N-Club 11-12; Boys' Tennis 10; Boys' Basketball 10-12 Sue Sporleder - FBLA 11; Choir 11-12; Choraleers 12; Swing Choir 11 Sarah Stafford Brenda St.Arnold - DECA 11 Tina Steele - Fall Musical 10-12; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10-12; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 11-12; Girls' Ensemble 12; Swing Choir 10-12; Orchestra 10-12; All-State 11; Tri-M 11- 12 Joey Stephens Cindy Stevens - Student Advisory 11-12; DECA 11-12; Boys' Basketball Cheerleader 11-12; Pep Club 11; Girls’ N-Club 11-12; Girls' Volleyball 10; Girls' Basketball 10; Girls’ Track 10-11 Lori Steward - FBLA 11-12; Choir 11 Kim Suhr Tammy Svik - Class Officer 10; French Club 10-11; STRAYT 10 Jackie Svoboda Steve Svoboda Lisa Swallow - FBLA 10-12; DECA 11; Choir 10-11 Brian Sweigard Doug Sykes - Panther Staff 12 Christl Tegeler - French Club 11; Pep Club 10; Intramural Volleyball 12; Girls’ Track 10; Girls' Tennis 10 Loretta Tharnish - French Cub 10 Laura Thelander - Student Council 10; National Honor Society 11-12; German Club 10-12; Milestone 11-12; Quill and Scroll 11-12; Fall Musical 10-12; Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12; Jazz Band 10-12; Choir 10-11; Swing Choir 10; Orchestra 10-12; Girls’ State 11; All-State 10-11; Tri-M 10-12; Quiz Bowl 12; Mock Trial 11-12 Julie Thelen Shannon Theis - STRAYT 12; Choir 12; Mat Maid 12 Bill Thomsen Lee Thorin - Industrial Arts Club 10-12; Spring Play 12; Fall Musical 11-12; Choir 10-12; Tri-M 12 Jane Tibbels - DECA 11-12; STRAYT 10; Choir 10-12; Pink Panthers 10-12; Girls’ Volleyball 10-11; Girls' Basketball 10; Girls’ Tennis 11-12 Angie Toline - Fall Musical 10-12; Concert Band 10; Marching Band 10; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 12; Girls’ Ensemble 10; Sing Choir 11; Girls' Golf 10-12 Mitch Troutman - National Honor Society 11-12; German Club 10-11; Boys’ N-Club 11-12; Boys’ Tennis 10-12; Boys’ Track 10 Lisa Tunlnk - Concert Band 10-12; Marching Band 10-12 Sara Turay - DECA 11-12; Milestone 11-12 Robin Uecker - Student Council 12; Panther of the Week Committee 12; Spanish Club 11-12; STRAYT 10-11; Fall Musical 10; Pink Panthers 11-12; Girls’ Tennis 10 Jeanette Unger Angie Urban - French Club 11; Fall Musical 10; Concert Band 10,12; Marching Band 10,12; Choir 10-12; Choraleers 12; Swing Choir 10; Girls' N-Club 12; Girls’ Tennis 10 Diane Voider - FBLA 11; Marching Band 10 Christina Vietor - FBLA 12; Girls’ Track 10 Cody Waite Eric Warden - Class Officer 10; DECA 11; Debate 10; Wrestling 10-11 Jay Warner - Football 10-12; Boys’ Basketball 10-12; Boys’ Track 10 Terri Waugh - Class Officer 11; DECA 11-12; Girls' Basketball 10 Melissa Wendt - Class Officer 12; French Club 10-11; DECA 11-12; STRAYT 10; Wrestling Cheerleader 10-12; Pep Club 10-12; Girls' N-Club 10-12; Girls’ Volleyball 10-12; Intramural Volleyball 10; Girls’ Tennis Kristin Werner - French Club 10; STRAYT 10-11; Marching Band 10-11; Drum Majorette 10-12; Pep Club 10 Troy Weyhrich Annette Wiegert Russ Wilcox - DECA 11; Boys' N-Club 11-12; Football 10-12; Boys’ Track 10-12; Homecoming Candidate Sean Wiley - Student Council 11-12; Class Officer 10; DECA 11-12; Boys' Basketball 10; Boys’ Golf 12 Mike Wingate - Student Council 10; DECA 11; Boys' Tennis 10-11; Boys' Basketball 10 Mike Witkowskl - STRAYT 10; Intramural Basketball 10 Steve Woodward - Boys’ Tennis 10-12; Boys’ Golf 10-12 Gina Wynn Miekka Zanders Not Pictured: Carole Bahr Julie Behnke David Brady Alan Brausey Candy Bretschneider Heather Eggink Kaylynn Heppner Loren Kellen Tammy Lewis Mitch Lurz Shannon Miller Joe O’Brien Rich Pospisil Patty Sparks Shannon Thies Eric Warden Mike Witkowski Toga parties In the school?! Seniors Sheila Bottorff, Melissa Wendt, Allison Baker, and Kim Carlson put their best foot forward on Senior's Toga Day. Senior Directories 39 Sonya Schreiner Steve Schrader Jodi Sekutera Jennifer Sevening David Shoemaker Julie Siedschlag Keith Simmons Laura Simonsen Bryan Skalberg Ken Smith Steve Smith Toby Smith Brad Smythe Oystein Soug Cibele M. de Sousa Jeff Speidel Susan Sporleder Sarah Stafford Brenda St.Arnold Tina Steele Joey Stephens Cindy Stevens Lori Steward Kim Suhr Tammy Svik Jacquie Svoboda Steve Svoboda Lisa Swallow Brian Sweigard Doug Sykes 40 Q— jrSemors Christi Tegeler Loretta Tharnish Julie Thelen Laura Thelander Bill Thomsen Lee Thorin Jane Tibbels Angie Toline Mitch Troutman Lisa Tunink Sara Turay Robin Uecker Jeanette Unger Angie Urban Diane Velder Christina Vietor Cody Waite Jay Warner Terri Waugh Melissa Wendt Kristin Werner Troy Weyhrich Annette Wiegert Russ Wilcox Sean Wiley Seniors jj jU Responsibility Seniors leave with mixed emotions, thoughts; Class to follow faces reality of final year ahead Senioritis. Not the sort that struck in the middle of a twelfth grader's last year. This was a new malady which struck juniors who suddenly realized that their last year in high school was about to begin. They would soon be the leaders, the role models and then, as always. .. the future. Juniors were aware of the truth of being the next in line to graduate, and anticipation ran deep. Near the end of the year when seniors disappeared from hallways the week before graduation, a sudden panic surged through the minds of many juniors. The year before, when the initial shock of becoming a senior was over, these students, who were now about to graduate, gained a new sense of responsibility. It happened every year. The senior year is the time when you mature the most, become more aware and realize what it is that is important to you, said Dave Prochaska. With the responsibility of becoming a senior came the fear of what lies ahead in the future. It's sad to leave your friends who are going to different colleges, and it's scary to think about going to a big school with thousands of people, but then it's also really exciting knowing that you will meet new people and do new things, said Patty Long. One of the last realizations made by future seniors was that it would be the last year within the security of the high school world before turning their attention to different goals. Most students decided then and there to make their senior year the very best of times. It was called growing up and it had been happening to people ever since the beginning of time. It was part of what being a senior was all about. -S. Oleson Seniors get involved in many extracurricular activities. Senior Darin Nelson performs his part in My Fair Lady . 42 f Senior Feature Graduation seems to try everyone's emotions about leaving. After the ceremonies, seniors congratulate and wish each other good luck. Rob Faust rests after being slightly injured in the District basketball game against Columbus. Seniors helped lead the team to its first ever State Championship. Working their way to the future are seniors Dave Prochaska and Melanie Elliot. Many students must pay for their own college education. Senior Feature r 43 Jill Northouse teaches her youngsters how to do forward rolls at the YMCA. Diversity Through their unique jobs, Juniors gain new experiences Juniors experienced a feeling of responsibility through their first job. The jobs were as unique as the people who held them. Some students changed their hobbies into jobs. Junior Jill Northouse was a gymnastics teacher at the YMCA. She taught children, ages five and older, gymnastic skills. I enjoy gymnastics a lot, especially working with little kids and watching them improve. It also helps me keep in shape,” said Northouse. Working for parents or other relatives was a popular first job experience. I work for my parents at Mr. Donut,” said junior Terry Sparks. My mom manages it and I help her out whenever I have time. I get a regular paycheck like everyone else and free doughnuts, too!” For some juniors, like Tina Timmerman and Linda Adams, money was not everything. Through the Guidance Center and its director, Steve Schroeder, these girls found volunteer help jobs. We try to go every Tuesday to the Region Four Services and teach the mentally ill, said Adams. They make cards for us and draw pictures, said Timmerman. They are all really sweet and it's easy to become attached to them. Working ate into leisure time more than anything else, students said. Many worked less than ten hours per week, but still, time had to come from somewhere. I work whenever I have time between football and wrestling practice, said Kory Barr. I'm involved in a Youth Focus group at Herberger's and we do odd jobs around the store. Sometimes I model in style shows or walk around the store in different costumes for promotion, like a clown or Winter Bear costume. I also work in the men's department on days they need me. Having a job gives teenagers a sense of responsibility and offers a source of income. With the experience gained, juniors are one step further down the road to the real world. -L. Peterson Ann Adams Linda Adams Scott Adams Shawn Adams Rich Allen Scott Amundson Nand Askew Jenny Auman Shannon Avery Dana Baker Jyl Baker Kory Barr Jody Bauermeister Dave Beckner Juli Bender James Bennington Roger Bettin Gwen Boettger Brent Boulden Eric Braesch Rishell Brown Shane Brundieck John Brus Rob Bryant Sam Burrell Dean Buss Kristin Busskohl Jared Carstens Robert Carstens Waylan Chariton Corey Christensen Lori Claussen Rick Clyde Kerry Cooper Kevin Cornett Kory Crippen Kris Culver Kendra Curry Lance Cuttell Andria Dahlheim William Davis Nan Day Tim DeFor Cami Degaillez Marcia Deitloff Jeff Dickey Brent Ditter Bobbi Dittrich Kacey Dohren Renee Donahue Amy Doran Dennis Droescher Kevin Eden Brent Ehlers Tonja Ellis Stacey Em rich Michele Ewald Shannon Falk Kristi Farr Jason Feddern Dave Fehrs Ann Feidler Gary Finke Mike Fischer Tina Flege Kim Fleming Mark Flesner Jason Forslund Cindy Forsyth Gary Frederick Juniors ,X45 Curt Fredrick Tara Fuglsang Jeff Gann Robert Garrod Lori Gaskill Dianna Gasseling Phillip Gebbie Angel Gibson Julia Goger Lisa Gose Darnell Graae Lisa Griel Salle Haakenstad Kim Haase Steve Hackett Rachelle Hague Laura Halferty Rod Hampton Denis Hansen Trevor Hansen Doug Hart Sheila Hauf Scott Hauser Dan Heesch Marci Hille Mike Hinken Holly Hirschbach Terri Hively Tracy Hledik Jason Hoffman Brian Hoile Peter Holley Vern Hood Scott Hooten Glori Hubenthal Kristin Ironthunder Kim Jaeger Chris Janovec Chrystal Johnson Eugenie Johnson Kathi Johnson Pam Johnson Jeff Jorgensen Tammy Jorgensen Chad Kander Michelle Karmazin Kory Kenny Kellie Kethcart Chad King Donna King Julie King 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 Dane Kruger Tammy Krupicka Brian Kruse Dan Kruse Carolyn Kudera Robert Lamson o 46 f Juniors Junior, Michelle Petersen enjoys showing off her tan. She achieved her 'golden tan' by using a tanning bed. Tanatural Students use tanning beds to Capture that golden tan look Fake'n'Bake, or the use of tanning beds to get that 'California' healthy tan look was popular among NHS students. Two main parlors that people “tanned were Smart Set and Hair by Stewarts. The price of one session which lasted up to 30 minutes cost from one to two dollars. Most students felt that the price was fair. Students found many advantages of using the tanning beds. “I like using tanning beds because they are a lot faster than the sun,” said junior Kristi Farr. One good thing I like about using them is that you can go when you want to, and not have to wait for a nice day to tan, said junior Lori Wortman. However reports still persisted that artificial tanning was dangerous to ones skin. Burning was also easier because of the short duration of time needed to tan. The only thing I have against using the beds is that they cost more than the sun, said junior Stacie Lemmon. Most students, though, when given a choice preferred to use the sun over the beds. Some students used sun lamps in their homes. I never tanned with the lamp, I just burned. I suffered severe burns. Now I use the beds or the sun, since they are a lot safer, said junior Lisa Gose. Students tanned as part of preparation for prom, early spring fever, or just to look tan even in the winter. -S. Schwerin Forecast Spring epidemic hits students looking toward the future Can you believe 70 degrees in March? Warm weather and Spring Fever came earlier than usual and as a result many students looked forward to summer and the coming school year. I can't wait until summer, said junior Rachelle Hague. Than I can forget about schooiwork. I can go swimming and just relax for awhile. Students wore shorts to school, had classes outside in the courtyard, and had high spirits about the upcoming school year. I'm looking forward to being a senior to have open campus, said junior Amy Doran. Then I can leave and do whatever I want on my free periods. Along with the excitement, some students were apprehensive about all the decisions they would face as seniors. I'm kind of scared to be a senior, said junior Laura Halferty. There are so many decisions to make. Sure I have thought about what I would like to do in the future, but now I will have to decide where I want to go to college and make definite plans for my major. Looking forward to upcoming events made up the symptoms of Spring Fever . It gave students that extra push o f encouragement they needed to finish the school year and become excited about the one to follow. -L. Peterson 48 Q___ £Juniors Junior Michelle Mauch and sophomore Bridget Flynn enjoy an afternoon ride in Mauch's MG. Warm weather and outdoor activities gave students Spring Fever. Theresa Lange Dawn Larson Stacie Lemmon Randy Lewohuk Shealyn Libengood Joe Long Debbie Lordeman Shannon Lueders Kay Luedke Dawn Maas Hunter Macumber Gina Madden Brad Magnussen Bill Maltas Frank Marr Michele Martinez Rachelle Matteo Sheila Matthews Michelle Mauch Andrea McDonald Matt McKeever Brad McLain Kendra McRae Dave Merritt Gina Meyer Renea Miller Dennis Mitchell Ty Muhs Michelle Muehlmeier Roger Mullins Brad Mundt Melissa Myers Angela Nass Dann Nelson Steve Nelson Holly Neitzke Karla Nichols Tim Nightengale Jill Northouse Lisa Oberg Lori O'Brien Kate O'Gorman Steve O'Gorman Dale Ohlrich Sheri Oleson Kim Owens Lynne tte Osborn Steve Oss 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 Bob Raeside Cory Raile Julie Rath Sheila Reckling Mike Reese Dan Reikofski April Reinke Stacey Riggins Juniors 49 Rosie Rodriguez Brooke Roman Priscilla Ross Tom Rourke Rochelle Rudloff Sheila Salisbury Amy Sanders Glenn Sanders Shorri Sanderson Scott Schiermeier Charles Schlomer Duane Schlenz Tracy Schooley Brad Schroeder Shelley Schroeder Kathy Schwede Lisa Schwede Shelly Schwerin Julie Seikaly Jill Sims Bob Sisson Lance Smith Tim Smith Mike Sorsen Steve Sothan Terry Sparks Jason Spence Jackie Stebbing Neil Steffens Cheryl Stephens Julie Stiles Eric Stone John Studebaker Travis Suhr Jackie Sullivan Lynn Swallow Dan Tappe Shane Taylor Tony Tegeler Troy Test Todd Theil Tina Timmerman Kristi Truex Chuck Utecht Tom Uttecht Scott Vahle Jason Van Ackeren Jeremy Van Ackeren Scott Van Auker Josette Verzani 50 yOuniorS' Jane Vileta Rick Volk Tammy Warren Todd Weinrich Robin Wells Brian Wilcox Shelly Winchell Shannon Wolff Lori Wortmann 'Brothers, juniors Dann and Steve Nelson take a break. They are waiting for their next wrestling matches. Doublets Siblings in Junior Class provide competition, support, and antics On the first day of school, when Scott and Shawn were comparing schedules, they found that they had Power Mechanics I, homeroom and Electronics II together. Not only were Scott and Shawn Adams close friends, they were also brothers. They were one of four pairs of siblings in the Junior Class. “I don't mind having my brother in some of my classes, we get along well. We don't have a chance to study together though, because we both work and are very busy, said Scott Adams. Twin brothers, Jason and Jeremy Van Ackeren had a close relationship and many fun experiences because they were in the same class. We hang around with the same group of guys, so we're together most of the time, Jason said. On Twin Day during Homecoming week, Jason and Jeremy traded glasses and switched classes. The only people who really noticed were our close friends, said Jeremy. It was funny because our teachers didn't even recognize us. Relatives in the Junior Class were not always the same age; Steve and Dann Nelson for example, did not start out in the same class. The reason we're in the same class is because Steve was held back a year and I started a year early, said junior Dann Nelson. Steve is 18 and I'm only 16. Competition was more of an advantage than a dis advantage for these junior brothers and sisters. Even though we both go out for the same sports, I don't think we compete against each other, said junior Steve Nelson. If anything, Dann and I help each other to improve. We compete a lot with our grades, said junior Tricia Kouba. It helps me to get better grades, because I'm trying to do better than Tammy. Family relationships generally did not extend to school friendships, but when they did, the result was a stronger, more supportive relationship that would last for years to come. -L. Peterson Materialism Students at NHS create 'in' looks by wearing Latest fashions; faculty remembers trends As classes and times changed so did the styles and prices of clothing students wore. Whether it was Guess, Pepe, Swatch, Coca-Cola, or Reebok, wearing the right brand, paying the right price, and having those clothes look the right way, was important in the social life of students. How did faculty members remember fads and trends from their high school days? The big thing in the 70's was wearing Bobbi Brooks and College Town brands, said Mrs. DeMaris Johnson, an NHS substitute teacher. Everyone wore them; I mostly wore skirts, culottes, and dresses from these popular name brands. I felt the coolest when I wore my green and white checkered pants with a white t-shirt, and my white Converse high tops, said Marketing Instructor Steve Morton. I thought I was a 'stud' in high school during the 70's. Students bought clothes to reflect their personalities and to keep up with the latest fashions. I think Guess is the biggest name brand, said junior Bobbi Dittrich. Girls and guys both wear Guess jeans, jean jackets, and anything else, including socks. Everyone looks good in them! Students had their favorite outfits too. My favorite outfit is my white paisley sweater with a turtleneck and my black pleated pants,” said junior Mike Hinken. “Then I wear my black penny loafers and paisley socks to match my sweater. To purchase a popular name brand, one also had to pay the price. Compared to the 70's, the price of clothes in the 80's more than doubled. I liked to wear Levi's because they had the biggest bell-bottoms, said Accounting Instructor Mrs. Jana Jenkins. The price of a pair of jeans was probably 12 to 14 dollars. A pair of Guess jeans costs around 45 dollars and Pepe's cost about 42 dollars, said junior Michelle Karmazin. I think the reason students pay high prices for popular name brands, is because everyone else has them and they want to feel like they fit in. I have a couple of jean jackets at home that I've had since I was in high school, said Biology Instructor Tom Gannon. Back in the 70's I could buy a Levi's jean jacket for about 5 dollars. “My Levi's jean jacket cost about 50 dollars, said junior Brent Boulden. That’s cheaper than Guess and Pepe; which would cost 60 or 70 dollars! With the changing of times and the variation of prices, students at NHS kept up with the latest styles and fads. -L. Peterson 52 Underclass Feature Juniors Chris Price and Mike Hinken and sophomores Lara Coger and Monica Bancroft display popular name brands such as Coca-Cola, Guess, and Pepe. Students at NHS were proud to be seen in these well-known fads. Juniors Dann Nelson, Jeremy Van Ackeren, Steve Nelson, Kristy Klug, Cindy Forsyth, Stacie Lemmon, Chrystal Johnson, Chuck Utecht, Kristin Busskohl, and Jason Hoffman display the versatility of different outfits worn by students at NHS. Jackie Stebbing has a hard time deciding between the wide selection of Coke shirts at Herberger's. Coca-Cola items were worn throughout the year by many NHS students. Guess and Pepe were worn by many students for comfort and looks. My Pepe's are my favorite jeans because I like the way they fit; they are very comfortable, said junior Brent Ehlers. Sophomores share gossip as they relax after lunch. The Forum was a place to hear the latest news. Grapevine Questions answered, gossip confirmed in 'classified' Forum Have you heard...? This was a common question asked in the Forum. Whether it was before school, between classes, or after school, sitting in the Forum was the way to hear all the gossip. Did you hear that Kim and Mike broke up! Yeah, now Mike is going out with Sue! What a jerk! Who went out with whom, and who broke up, was discovered by most students from 7:45 to 8:00 every morning, along with the latest in fashion, or the lack of it. Can you believe she's wearing that? Tom has a turtleneck on today, isn't he 'hot'! Sitting in the their section, the sophomores were able to watch both the junior and senior sections, and make comments without being overheard. “Guess what? Pete asked me to go to a movie Friday night! I can't wait! Are you serious? He's a senior! Gossip in the Forum also helped students' scores get better as the class periods went along. The same happened with homework. “Can I borrow your Geometry problems? Have you taken the history test? What's it like, is it hard? Do you remember the order of the questions? By now most teachers have learned to change each test or mix the order of the quiz questions. The Forum also gave students a chance to find out what was going on the coming weekend. What's going on tonight? was asked by practically every student Friday morning in the Forum. My parents are going out of town this weekend, but don't tell very many people! It was a big mistake to mention this in the Forum. By 3:30 the sophomore, junior, and senior sections had a place to party. The athletes of the school shared information like Are you going to lift tonight? or What time is practice, early or late? In the Forum one also heard many casual questions like, Guess who I sit by in Chemistry now? or You-know-who is mad at me again! The Forum has always been a place to gossip. It was a place where students passed the time, heard all the rumors, and became better acquainted with their classmates. -L. Peterson Tony Adle Mark Albers Joleen Allyn Craig Ames Lowell Amundson Jason Andersen Shannon Andersen Craig Anderson Deanna Anderson Stacey Anderson Brian Arens Anthony Arkfeld Ron Armitage Jon Asch Lisa Atwood Shad Baker Elissa Balsiger Monica Bancroft Lynn Barnhart Dawn Bartscher Jennifer Bass Dewayne Bates Brook Bauer Oralee Beaty Brian Behnke Amy Benton Steve Bethune Jeff Beye Kris Beyer Troy Blain Julie Blevins Mike Boardman Ryan Borgman Carmen Boschult Robby Bowers Tracy Brenden Lory Bronzynski Keli Brooks Aaron Brown Mary Brtek Scott Bruckner Amy Brudigan Kim Brugger Tamara Buker Steve Butterfield Brandon Carlson Chad Carlson Troy Carpenter Jerry Carstens Brian Carstens Mike Caubarrus Kim Chamberlin Gary Chapman Christi Christiansen Kim Christensen Mark Christensen Troy Christensen Terry Cobb Wendy Coble Stacey Cocke rh am Lara Coger Jesse Coler Keith Collett Mike Cox Mike Crain Chad Dahlkoetter Mike Dainton James David Brian Davis Sara Dederman Sopnomores 55 B Mike Dickes Rex Dieter Jeff Dircksen Tara Dittman Julie Doering Krista Dohren Brad Donner Bryan Doolittle Doug Drahota Suzanne Dusterhoft Jody Ellwanger Keith Emerson Michelle Engel Jodi Fairbanks Holly Farr Tim Faunce Candi Feenstra John Fendrick Andrea Field Reuben Fischer Terri Flege Bridgette Flynn Amy Frank Jodi Frank Mike Frank Dean Frerichs Ross Gardels Donna Gasseling Kim Gates Holly Geyer Jeff Geyer Karin Gibson Stephanie Gilbert Mike Girardot Kelby Goetsch Darren Greenwood Wendy Groninger Brenda Guill John Gutman Gary Haba Tori Hackbarth Harold Haferman Nick Hahlbeck Deb Hansen Robin Harrison Shawn Harrison Karmen Hasek Jody Heermann Brett Held Jolene Henery Kathy Henseleit Brandy Herian Cory Hille Trad Hodge Tiffany Holan Randy Holcomb Jason Hoover Chris Hoskinson Jennifer Howard Jennifer Ignowski Tracey Janssen Tammy Jarecki Jon Jaroska Tammy Jensen Chad Jochum Lee Johnson Lisa Johnson Paul Johnson Kevin Jones Tracy Juhlin Sophomores Sophomore, Andy Mapes enjoys displaying his Lifes Beach t-shirt. Friends used his nickname Beech”. Handles Identity expressed by use of unique, inventive names What is in a nickname? Does it have any significant meaning to the person who goes by it? Several sophomores at NHS had very unique and original nicknames. Some students' nicknames were taken from a part of their first, middle or last names. Andy Mapes's nickname, Beech1' was taken from his middle name Beechner. I've had my nickname for about a year now. I don't mind being called by it, except when people change it to “Queech and Leech ,” said Mapes. Neal McGrath was given the nickname Oatneai , since it rhymed with oatmeal. I've had my nickname since seventh grade; I don't even remember how it got started. Almost all of my friends call me by it, said McGrath. Many students' nicknames came from their characteristics or traits. Since Mike Girardot was so tall, he was given the nickname Minute . Bill Scott received the nickname B.O.E. when sophomore Bruce Meyers' mother pronounced Billy”, Beowe . Sometimes, however, characteristics had nothing to do with favorite nicknames. Susan Olson was nicknamed Ol'Sue Olson by Bill Scott. When I first got my nickname, it used to bug me, but I really don't mind it now, said Olson. Students were called nicknames mostly by classmates. No matter what nicknames students went by, they found it was fun to be called something besides their own name. -S. Schwerin Sophomore Elissa Balsiger enjoys listening to her Walkman while she studies In Tuned-in Walkmen continued preference of students in music equipment he use of Walkmen students were radio and was a “rage for cassette combinations, students at NHS. Even though Walkmen The rage began about were popular, many five years ago and has been students said that given a popular since then. They choice of listening to a larger were often worn by students radio stereo or the smaller on buses when traveling for stereo headphones, they debate tournaments or. for would choose the full size out of town athletic contests, equipment. I listen to my headphones When listening to a stereo, most when I am traveling you don't have to worry with my parents or when I about the headphones and am on the bus for school cord, said Reikofski. activities, said sophomore Many students listened to Tamera Reikofski. their Walkmen when they Using a Walkman had its studied, but said that advantages. The size and sometimes it affected their affordability made them ability to work, attractive to many. Sophomore Dawn Sophomore Linda Nissen Bartscher said, Studying said, You can take them with headphones on doesn't almost anywhere. affect my grades but Sony and Hitachi were sometimes it is hard to two popular brands concentrate. according to students. Many Stereo headphones were thought that they were well seen almost everywhere worth the price. except the classroom. The price of Walkmen Teachers did not allow their depended on what brand use there. Even so, the name and the quality of popular and personal sound produced, but most stereos were seen frequently were priced between ten around school. The price and 50 dollars. Many and convenience were right, headphones used by the -S. Schwerin Reggie Juracek Dawn Keeler John Kern Kevin Keyes Kris Kilcoin Byron Kingsbury Travis Kirsch Kenny Klitzke John Kohler Wendy Kollmar Susan Kramer Alan Kratochvil Susie Krings Jim Larson Michelle Lawson Mindy Leaverton Scott Lederer Brad Letters Holly Lenox Trevor Longe Tom Luellen Michaela Lutt Traci Mach Dana Macumber Carrie Manbeck Matt Mancini Andy Mapes Ann Mapes Justin March April Marotz Dale Matteson Janette McCabe Chad McGrath Neal McGrath Shelly Meinke Pat Mendez Bruce Meyer Dawn Meyer Jett Meyer Kim Meyer Elissa Miller Julie Miller Michelle Miller Rhonda Miller Charles Mischke Merrie Mitchell John Mittan Katie Moore Melissa Moore Mark Morton Stacey Mosher Cheryl Mrsny Darla Mueller Curt Multord Thad Murren Stephanie Nathan Joy Nelson Lisa Nelson Linda Nissen Larry Nolte Jeff Nordeen Jennifer Norman Cari Noyes Nohemi Nunez Doug O’Connor Darrin O'Dey P.R. Olson Susan Olson Mike Osweiler Kip Paporello Sophomores Buffie Papstein Sarah Parker Scott Paulsen Chad Pawloski Rusty Pederson Tom Pennisi Jeff Porter Andy Price Shelley Priestley Jason Rabbass Holly Rakozy Danny Real Tricia Rogers Gorri Schademann Holly Schiffgen Nikki Schmidt Heidi Schuetz Kellie Schwanke Patty Siebrandt Natasha Siores Jason Skiff Chris Slahn Travis Smalley Jeff Smith Troy Storovich Stacie Strouth Greg Sunderman Tricia Sykes Jeff Thelen Devin Thomas Dave Tusek Mike Uecker Doug Undine Laurie Urban Cyndie Utecht Kim Van Allen Roger Wagner Mary Weis Jeff Wicks Kurt Wiegert Mike Wilkerson Jeff Willett Underclass Cindy Petersen Amy Peterson Mike Peterson Paula Peterson Nicole Player Scott Pollman Tim Rector Tamera Reikofski Ty Reil Jerry Reining Jane Richter Mary Robertson Bronwyn Schweer Bill Scott Kristi Scott Tara Shain Steve Shambora Adam Sholes Shelli Soulliere Jason Speidel Deanna Steele Candi Stevens Patricia Stoley Lonnie Stone Terossa Thorin Tami Tichota Ranolle Tighe Kathy Tilton Kiley Timperley Bob Tinker Jason Vaughn Craig Verrone Tara Dittman Sean Voss Scot Waggoner Mark Wagner Chris Wilson Tyler Wingate Micki Noelle Judy Woods Robyn Woods Lisa Wortmann Joe Wragge Q- Underclass f 61 62 Academics Elmer Saltz demonstrates wave frequency to Monte Glaser and Sean Gutman during physics class. Physics is one of the several college preparatory classes offered. Government students debate a bill concerning the death penalty In Jim Kubik's government class. A week is spent simulating Nebraska's legislative process. Dennis Mitchell and Instructor Harvey Rosenbaum make adjustments to their robot. This robot and several other projects are part of the curriculum in Electronics II. w - Tom Olson discusses ancient Egyptian civilizations with his world history class. Mr. Olson Is new to Norfolk's school system. Valuable guidance Dedicated teachers possess enduring qualities Which create excellent learning environment for all Q ■ Do you think that all teachers should be required to take a proficiency test? A %■ Professional growth standards require teachers to go back to school. Examinations should be given in the institutions which endorse teachers. -Miss Gayle Jenkins What do you consider to be your strenghts and weaknesses as a teacher? A « I would like to be smarter. However, I realize that if I were smarter I would not be able to tolerate high school teaching. I don't mean to say that you must be stupid to teach, but it takes a certain kind of individual to teach. With constraints such as money, time, and space that teachers must labor under, one must acquire some degree of tolerance. I would say that one of my growing strengths is becoming more tolerable and tolerant. I hope! My greatest strength is that I believe in what I am doing, both as a teacher and the subjects I teach. I believe that after a teacher has put in a productive day with students, that teacher has created as much potential and latent wealth as any other person in any other line of work. -Mr. Elmer Saltz Q. What are the most important attributes of a good teacher? There are three qualities that a good teacher possesses: enthusiasm, fairness, and patience. A teacher should have enthusiasm because it helps make learning easier for the students who become more eager to participate in class. I believe that a teacher should be fair and treat all of his students the same, regardless of wealth, race, or sex. Although enthusiasm and fairness are important, the greatest attribute of a teacher is patience. A good teacher will be persistent and not lose patience with a student that is having trouble comprehending something. I have always appreciated teachers who have spent whatever time is required with me in order to help me understand a topic that is troubling me. -Tracy Koch -L. Thelander Academics f 63 Activities Director Larry Canfield explains some activity reports to Secretary Jan Butterfield. Typing reports is just one of her many duties as secretary. 1986-87 Board of Education: Front Row: Mrs. Pam Murren, George Reed, Mrs. Sandee Linde. Back Row: Don Dieter, Brad Krivohlavek, and Vern Vanis. 64 o_______ f Faculty ■ Central Office Administration: Front Row: Robert Baker, Assistant Superintendent; Superintendent, Dr. James Merritt. Back Row: Steve Milliken, Director of Student Services; Jerry Neely, Director of Instruction. Jeff Burkink takes a moment to observe students making banners for the Homecoming parade. Mr. Burkink is principal at NHS. Then... Vern Doran, a 1957 graduate of Plankton High School, Plankton, South Dakota, participated in many sports such as football, basketball and track. Mr. Doran made All-State in track and football. Mr. Doran said that he remembers, All the good looking girls were from the neighboring schools. Mr. Doran is presently assistant principal. ...Now Then... Dating was not a big deal , said Larry Canfield: Sports were really important to the people I was friends with. Mr. Canfield graduated from Bloom High School, Chicago Heights, Illinois, in 1959. His graduating class consisted of over 900 students. A typical Friday night consisted of a game, dance at the Youth Center, and a pizza at 12:00. Mr. Canfield is the activities director. ...Now During a pep rally prior to the Boys' State Basketball tournament, Mr. Doran and Mr. Burkink discuss which class should receive the most points. The theme of the pep rally was centered around a mock Olympics. Grant Armont- Analysis 1411, Algebra II Kathy Balsiger- Adult Living, Clothing Richard Bancke- Algebra, Math, Science Carol Barney- Journalism, English 10, Photography, Milestone, Panther William Beard- Guidance Counselor, Peer Helper Larry Blaser- Type I, Business Law Dave Boyd- Health and Safety, Physical Education Byron Braasch- Band Doug Brown- American History Martha Brown- French 1,11 ,111 4 IV Ron Bruening- World History Pam Christensen- Art 1411, Pottery, Painting, Creative Art, Sculpture Jerry Cover- Modern Problems Richard Cross- Speech, Debate Mary Jo Falter- Special Education Sharon Feietner- Special Education William Foil- Reading 1411, English 11, Speed Reading Wendell Fossum- Orchestra Cindy Froehlich- Physical Education Vauri Henre- English 10, Writing Lab, Senior Literature and Composition Gretchen Hild- Child Dev. Foods, Housing, Creative Textiles Elaine Holmberg- Shorthand , Office Education Karen Indra- Spanish II 4 III Allen Janovec- English 11, Speech , Debate Gayle Jenkins- Senior Lit 4 ComD. Jana Jonkins- Accounting 1411 Jim Kubik- Government Hal Kuck- Biology Dean McConnell- Machine Woods 1411 Eva Mcinke- English 10, Senior Business English Tom Mischke- Physical Science, Biology, Life Science Lyle Moeller- Recordkeeping. Type II Steve Morton- Marketing 1411 Dennis Newland- World History Pat Norman- Computer Science 1411, Geometry Tom Ofson- Psychology 1411, World History Dave Oman- American History Ron Patch- Humanities, Music Theory, Choir, Choralccrs, Guitar Steve Porter- Geometry. Algebra II Burgess Powell- Drafting I Harvey Rosenbaum- Electronics 1411, Welding Metals 1411 Elmer Saltz- Algebra II, Physics Steve Schroeder- Guidance Counselor Dennis Settles- Chemistry 1411 Susan Skogstoe- German 1411 Kay Stafford- Soanish I Mary Smalley- Nurse Robyn Sobansky- Guidance Counselor Cheerleading is not restricted to just cheerleaders. In order to entice students to buy N-Club sweatshirts, Mr. Bruening fulfills a promise to dress like a Panther cheerleader on Homecoming Day. Then... Vietnam and the mini skirt? Rick Crosier graduated in 1970 from Lincoln Southeast, Lincoln, Nebraska. His desire was to become a veterinarian but he ended up teaching agriculture classes here at Norfolk Senior High. When asked what he remembered about his high school years, Crosier replied, the Vietnam War was in full swing and so was the mini skirt. ...Now Then... Tom Gannon, Physiology and Biology instructor is a 1971 graduate of Spencer Senior High, Spencer, Iowa. During his high school years he participated in football, track, and everything outdoors. I learned to study and still have fun, Gannon said. The things he remembers most are his friends and his shiny, blue VW. ...Now Wee Thelander- Driver Education Larry Todd- Power Mochanica, Crafta I, Baaic Car Care, Carpentry Becky Walter- Geometry, Algebra I, Math I • Jim Weber- Librarian SI Faculty f6 7 Curriculum Mrs. Nancy Hoar stays bus typing and keeping track of students. This was Mrs. Hoar's first year as secretary at NHS. Mrs. Evolyn Benson- Cook Mrs. Marlys Bockelman- Cook Mrs. Alice Bottorff- Cook Mrs. Jan Butterfield- Secretary Mrs. Linda Cobb- Writing Lab Aide Mrs. Rosie Frey- Guidance secretary Roger Gray- Custodian Mrs. Nancy Hoar- Secretary Mrs. Patty Kiug- Director of Food Services Mrs. Lois Koeppe- Assistant Director of Food Services Don Kurpgeweit- Custodian Delbert Long- Custodian Mrs. Karen Macke!- Custodian Mrs Doris Mrsny- Cook Mrs. Elsie Nathan- Cook Mrs. Jill Schaffer- special education aide Mrs. Grace Stockman- Cook Mrs. Nancy Svik- Cook Mrs. Sharron Kruger- Secretary Herman Wagner - Custodian Tom Wegner- Head Custodian Mrs. Eunice Wragge- Cook Then... Liz Miller, a 1955 graduate of Pierce, Nebraska, participated in cheerleading, band, Student Council, and class plays. She especially remembers her senior class play where, into the second act, the stage fell in. Mrs. Miller said, After two years out of school, I got married and was happy raising a large family of my own. Mrs. Miller is presently a special education aide. ...Now Then... Instead of cruising main , Mrs. Norton and friends scudded the strip. An Omaha North High graduate of 1957, Mrs. Norton recalls some of the changes from then to now. Cheerleading uniforms were knee length and we thought they were short. Norton participated in French Club, Red Cross, cheer leading, and Journalism Club. Mrs. Norton is presently a library aide at Norfolk Senior High. ...Now Mrs. Doris Mrsny and Mrs. Nancy Svik wait for the next group of students to come through the lunch line. Mary Brungardt helps serve and clean up during lunch. Curriculum f 69 2 ■ Valuable Requirements cause changes; Seniors meet the challenge More seniors took English than ever before. These soon-to-be graduates did not take the course as an elective as in years past. For the first time, it was required. NHS seniors of 1987 were the first to register under new graduation requirements passed by the Board of Education in 1985. These new stipulations included one semester of English 12 or Senior Composition. Senior Literature remained an elective. Although English was compulsory, students felt it was very important anyway. English was a challenge for most students and helped prepare them for college English. One goal I have for my students is for them to learn all they can to prepare them for their college years, said sophomore and senior English instructor, Miss Vauri Henre. I chose Senior Comp, because it will help me prepare for writing in college, said senior Joanne Beiriger. During the Senior Composition semester, students were exposed to an intense grammar unit which was followed by the traditional writing of research papers. Still some students believed writing should be stressed even more. I wish they would add more composition; writing is so very important in expressing what one wants to say, said senior Angie Urban. . _ . -L. Partridge 70 Curriculum A lot of hard work goes into the finished product. Seniors' last major assignment In Senior Comp is a term paper. A Cindy Stevens and Annette Wiegert discuss an assignment. Seniors spend much of their free time socializing in the Forum. Miss Gayle Jenkins helps Paul Davis understand some grammar rules. Grammar and literature are taught in Senior Literature and Compostion. The library is a busy place for seniors. Chris Madden and Pat Carney work on preparing bibliography cards. Brian Oberle organizes his note cards to begin writing his term paper. Note cards are just one step in the writing process. Curriculum Book-ish Achieving good grades; Students must work hard We all despise it. It hides in our lockers and follows us home at night. It eats away at our free time and multiplies when forgotten or ignored. A little green monster. . . Not exactly. Homework; the dreaded monster we all face. If I don't get it completed every night, I feel I will never get caught up with it, said sophomore Carmen Boschult. In order to receive good grades and pass those finals, students must spend a great deal of time doing homework. I feel that I understand the material better if I do my homework, said junior Jason Forslund. Norfolk High offers study halls but many students prefer not to study during them. Many would rather study in places such as the library, the Forum, or the Student Lounge. I would rather study in the Forum because it is easier tc relax, said sophomore Mike Boardman. My favorite place to study is the Student Lounge because there I can sit and have pop to drink and do my homework,” said Doug Drahota. With more requirements, students are finding themselves spending more time cracking the books than ever before. I think by giving students homework, teachers are trying to train our minds for a better future, Suzanne Dusterhoft said. -L. Partridge With the addition of new vending machines, the Student Lounge became a popular place to relax. Seniors find they can snack and study. 72 Curriculum The Forum is usually considered a place to rest and relax. Brad Hood uses this time to catch up on some homework. Sometimes study halls are not very Interesting. Jason Forslund gets some shut-eye before his next class. Additional requirements require more studies. Hallways are a common place to find students preparing for their classes. The school library provides many types of reading material other than books. Shad Baker keeps up on current events by reading newspapers. Curriculum T 73 • Dissection part of experience; Biology students e'lab'orate Squirmy Turtles and crabs are not everyone’s favorite roommate In Biology, they become a common sight. Friendly creatures live here. Live frogs are often found in the Biology rooms. Curriculum clams, rats, frogs, worms, and fish. If I had to dissect a frog, I would probably have gotten sick, said sophomore Stacie Strouth. Dissection was only one of the assignments required. Others included taking outdoor field trips, making microscope slides, and testing one's own blood. Students received first-hand experience by completing these assignments. I feel that the students retain more information if they learn by doing rather than reading it from a text, said Biology Instructor Tom Gannon. Other sections of the course were taught by Hal Kuck and Tom Mischke. -L. Partridge Down the hall, around the corner, through Suicide Hall ; make a sharp left, past 209, 211, and finally enter 215. An eerie feeling crawls down one's spine. Visions of knives, rats, spiders, and snakes begin to race through the mind. Oh no! Could it be too late? This is not a scene from Frankenstein nor is it Halloween. It’s Biology at NHS. In order to graduate, students must complete one year of science. Many students choose Biology. I chose Biology because I thought the class would be interesting, said sophomore Kathy Henseleit. These students had to endure the dissection of Class labs can make a person feel nauseous. Tammy Svlk and Gayla Gries begin the dissection of a rat by removing Its skin. Biology classes are not restricted to the classrooms. Dale Matteson and Travis Klrsch try to obtain particles for a lab experiment. Mike Uecker keeps busy dissecting a clam. Dissection is a required part of Biology. A friend’s support is sometimes neded. Dawn Maas watches as Julie Seikaly gives blood for a class lab in Physiology. Choices Students' questions answered; Frustrating problems solved We all understood when a friend said, I am having a hard time making a decision.” We had all been in that same situation ourselves. High school offered many opportunities for students to make important decisions. Many students asked others for help in making decisions about homework projects, class choices, or personal problems.' “I ask others for their help in making a decision because they can give an objective opinion, said junior Cheryl Stephens. Teachers, counselors and administrators also helped students with the process of making choices. ”1 enjoy helping students make decisions about their future,” said Guidance Counselor Mrs. Robin Sobansky. Students had to make choices not only about their careers, but also their school activities. Many chose jobs. ”1 had to decide whether I could hold a job and also keep my grades up,” said senior Stephen Anderson. For some students, choosing which classes to take for the upcoming year was difficult. Counselors, teachers and other students were helpful in this case. ”1 had a hard time deciding what classes to sign up for,” was a common response. Decision making is a part of growing up and an important process to learn. NHS proved to be a good place to test that ability--to answer the questions we faced as students and young people. -L. Partridge Child Development class offers a playschool. Senior Julia Henery teaches children how to dress a doll. 76 Curriculum A Josten's representative measures Joe Otto for cap size. All seniors were measured for cap and gown early In the year. Mrs. Robin Sobansky, senior guidance counselor, assists Kim Carlson with financial aide forms. Many seniors received help in selecting colleges and planning for the future. Physical Education teacher Mrs. Cindy Froehllch observes as Chris Wilson demonstrates CPR. This lifesaving technique is taught to sophomores during P.E. classes. Curriculum 77 78 Sports Chris Price celebrates with Coach Dave Oman during the presenting of medals. Price hit the game-winning shot against Lincoln Northeast in the State Basketball finals. Scott Paulsen rests on the bench during a defensive series. Paulsen was the only sophomore football player to be a varsity starter. Melissa Wendt releases her serve to the opponents. Wendt was one of the returning lettermen on the volleyball team. Tricia Rogers begins another lap during the one-mile run. Rogers, a sophomore, was also a vital part of the cross-country team. Panther power spirit All NHS athletes learning competiveness, having fun, Making friends, exciting crowds become champions What is the importance of athletics to you? A V. Personally, without athletics I don't believe that I could be complete as a person. The physical thrill of competing against others is great. Just as someone needs to test his mind mentally, he also needs to test his body physically. -Gloria Roggow a In the close games at Boys' State Basketball, what was the difference between our team and the teams that we beat? . During the year we had a lot of close games; and I think we, with the help of our coaches, learned from each of these games. The games that we lost during the year were close; when it came down to crunch time during the State Tournament, we did the little things to win so we didn't have to face the terrible feeling of losing the close ones. We were well-coached, and we hated losing. -Eric Braesch Q a How much did the fan support affect your games both home and away? A • ■ Norfolk had the best fans by far. Every game was a home game. Being a player, you can’t explain what a jam-packed house of fans does for you. It really pushes you to play your best. -Chris Price A ■ I think that was very obvious. Down at State it felt as if we had three home games. The crowd was like a 6th man. When we had our little slumps, they stayed behind us and we went to work again. I'll never forget the District Championship game against Columbus. When we got there an hour before the game, the gym was full of Norfolk fans. When we were in the locker room, they were out there yelling and having a good time. Their support got our adrenalin flowing. Looking at the score (55-33), you can tell how much it helped. -Eric Braesch Q ■ Besides developing athletic skills, what has athletics provided you with ? A a Athletics has also allowed me to develop great friendships, given me a great feeling of team unity, and made me feel more confident about myself. -Gloria Roggow -L. Thelander Eric Otten sacks the quarterback as Russ Wilcox runs over to assist. Norfolk lost to Lincoln SE, 21-14. Jerry Otradovsky makes a big catch against Lincoln East. Otradovsky was Co-Captain of the 1986-87 Team. 80 € Football Good line blocking allows Jeff Jorgensen to break loose from the Beatrice Orangemen. Norfolk beat Beatrice, 35-12, at this Homecoming game. Eric Otten prepares to sack Lincoln East's quarterback. Otten was a Co-Captain. 1986-87 Football Team: Front Row: S. Butterfield, C. Cook, C. Cox, K. Hushes, S. Nelson, J. Jorgensen, J. VanAckeren, D. Nelson, J. VanAckeren, L Kellen, C. McGrath, B. Boulden. Second Row: M. Hausman, J. Skiff, 0. Brady, J. Hendrix, 0. Goodwator, C. Utecht, R. Faust, J. Warner, S. Carpenter, M. Reese, K. Paladino, B. Magnussen, T. Hansen. Third Row: P. Holley, T. Sparks, M. Fischer, G. Fredrick, J. Stephens, C. Madden, D. Reikofski, B. Hood, S. Burrell, M. Sorsen, S. Amundson, S. Paulsen. Back Row: J. Reimer, B. Mundt. B. Ehlers, J. Otredoveky, T. Drahota, R . Wilcox, D. Carlson, T. Kuck, E. Otten, C. Merchant. K. Barr. Varsity Football Norfolk Opp Columbus Fremont Hastings Lincoln East Kearney North Platte Beatrice Lincoln Southeast Grand Island 25 6 19 21 0 0 35 14 7 7 31 8 22 6 13 12 21 28 Football 81 Determination KlHS squad keeps spirit alive despite record; Crowd support gets team through rough times he 3-6 record of the 1986 football team didn't rightly show how the season went. NHS came very close to winning in several games. We thought we were heading for State again this year; even though we lost some great guys, a bunch of tough ones were back. But things just didn't work out as we expected. A lot of our games were so close, and we should have won them,” Tim Kuck said. This was the attitude of many of the members of the NHS Football Team. Even when things weren't looking so good, the players kept their heads up and played to the best of their ability. No matter what happened, we still all played our hardest and with lots of heart. We just had a good time playing what we loved— football, win or lose, said Russ Wilcox. School spirit and student body support may have been what got the team through the rough times. The stands were always packed with parents, students, and Panther Boosters. It was so great to play when there was a stadium full of fans. The crowd was always really fired up. Everyone wanted us to do great, and even when we were losing, they still had the same spirit, Rob Faust said. The weather during October-November wasn't the greatest. For some games it was either raining or snowing and bitter cold. And while some thought it was a drawback, sometimes it helped. When we played Fremont, we started off badly. No one was really into the game. But, after the short thunderstorm, we came back on the field more fired up than ever, and played our best,” Wilcox said. The team was definitely ready for its season. While practices began in late August, individual preparation began during the summer. Almost everybody lifted regularly throughout the summer. Some team members went to camps. I was still in good shape from baseball when our official practices began,” said Faust. According to Head Coach Hal Kuck, what characterized a good team was the work ethic and dedication of the players. And these factors described the 1986 NHS Football Team. This year was very hard and frustrating, said Coach Kuck. We came very close to winning in at least four games, and that's hard to take. But my young men were serious enough about their ambitions that we always came back ready to fight for the next game. -S. Rogers Troy Orahota stands on the sidelines happy that he Just scored a touchdown. Drahota was first in the State in passing yardage. Scott Paulsen, Steve Nelson, and Dean Carlson chase the Fremont running back. Norfolk was upset, 31-6. Thunderation Boys', Girls' Cross Country teams dazzle; Consistency, depth make coaching ' easy' t was an exciting, rewarding season for the 1986 Girls' and Boys' Cross Country teams. With very few disappointments, only the injury of Missy Test at Conference, it was a year that any athlete would have been proud to have been a part of. I had no idea what I could expect from either of my teams at the beginning of our season, but I learned quickly that even though they were young and rather inexperienced, they had the burning desire in them to show Nebraska that they were tough and that they were going to put up a fight at every meet, said Coach Lyle Moeller. Cross country at NHS was not a sport to be taken lightly. For the first time ever, the Girls' squad had a winning record, and qualified for State as a team. I was able to relax for the first time in many years. The girls' were always so consistent, and the depth of the boys' team made it easy to have a lot of faith in them, Coach Moeller said. There were some very pleasant surprises that went along with this year. One was the accomplishments of Tricia Rogers. Coach Moeller didn't anticipate Rogers accomplishing all that she did. She went into the season rated very low and ended up in the 2 slot on the team. Rogers was also the second girl in the history of NHS Girls' Cross Country to qualify for State individually. It was exciting to finally find something that I was good at. I was so surprised at the end of every race that I really did that well, said Rogers. As Coach always said to me after I ran 'I amazed myself.' Two more runners that stuck out in Coach Moeller's mind were Steve Hackett and Brian Kruse. They both turned out to be unexpectedly fine runners. “It was my first year of running cross country. I think what made me do so well was the closeness of all my teammates. Everyone motivated each other. It made running a lot more exciting and fun, said Steve Hackett. It was also a season of goals being met. The Boys' and Girls' teams both improved at every meet throughout the year, finished in the top three at every competition and made it to State as teams. Goals helped the athletes to push themselves to the limit. I remember at the Fremont Invite, I was coming in eleventh. My goal was to finish in the top ten. I knew I had to meet that goal for myself and for the team, Troy Test said. I pushed as hard as possible and ended up placing fifth. Both cross country teams had a lot to be proud of during the 1986 season. They dedicated themselves from that first practice on August 15. They all pushed themselves that extra mile in order to be the best cross country teams NHS had ever seen, and they were. -S. Rogers Tricia Rogers quickens her pace for the last leg of the race at the Columbus Invite. Norfolk girls placed first out of the five teams participating. Elissa Balsiger pushes herself to the finish line at the Skyview Course. Balsiger placed sixteenth at this Norfolk Invite. Alison Thompsen tries her hardest to catch teammate Cheryl Stephens at the Columbus Invite. Thompson and Stephens placed ninth and twelfth respectively. iross ount Rick Volk concentrates on his running at a Columbus meet. Norfolk Boys' ended up in first place at this meet. Laura Mischke paces herself at the Columbus Invite. Mischke was the only senior out for cross country and was team captain for the girls'. Country John Fendrick tries to catch his opponent from Yankton. Fendrick placed tenth at this Invite. Lance Smith heads toward the finish line. Norfolk’s course at Skyview Lake is one of the toughest courses in Nebraska. Tom Koch works on catching up to teammate Troy Test at the Norfolk Invite. Koch was team captain this year for the boys. Elissa Balsiger, Missy Test, Nancy Fendrick, Tricia Rogers, Laura Mischke, Andrea DeFor, Sandy Eberhart and Alison Thompson begin their race as a pack at the Norfolk Invite. Norfolk girls placed first. 1986 Girls' Cross Country Team: Front Row: Dana Baker. Nancy Fendrick, Laura Mischke, Sandy Eberhardt, Missy Test. Back Row: Tricia Rogers, Elissa Balsiger, Cheryl Stephens, Andrea DeFor, Alison Thompson, Coach Moollor. 1986 Boys' Cross Country Team: Front Row: Troy Tost, Chuck Mischko, Lance Smith, Steve Erb, John Fondrick, Brian Kruse. Back Row: Brandon Emerson, Keith Emerson, Steve Hackett, Scott Jorgenson, Rick Volk, Rich Allen, Coach Moeller. Girts' Cross Country Norfolk Placed Ralston Invite 2 Fremont 2 Fremont Invite 2 Norfolk Invite 1 Columbus 1 Yankton Invite 1 Columbus Invite 1 Conference 3 Districts 3 State 7 Boys’ Cross Country Norfolk Placed Ralston Invite 3 Fremont 2 Fremont Invite 2 Norfolk Invite 2 Columbus 1 Yankton Invite l Columbus Invite 4 Conference 5 Districts 3 State r 8 ) Cross Country 85 Devotion Team achieves experience in More than one important area This years' volleyball team gained experience in many areas. Although they had a better team than the record indicated, team members gained something more important. These athletes gained respect for themselves and their teammates because they held together and gave their best effort in difficult circumstances. I hope they learned something about themselves in regard to the effort, dedication and the price it takes to be a quality participant in competitive sports,” said Volleyball Coach Frank Hebenstreit. The record of 5-15 does not indicate the team's competitive schedule. ”1 think it was hard for them to realize just how difficult their schedule was. Seventeen of the twenty games were against teams that were rated in the top 10 at some point in time. They lost a number of close games to some good teams,” said Coach Hebenstreit. We played many tough teams this year, so our number of losses doesn't bother me that much, said senior Julie Gettman. The team had four seniors: Gettman, Amy Budde, Melissa Wendt, and Penny Barr. Budde, Wendt, and Barr were returning lettermen. ”1 think all four of the seniors stand out in my mind. They showed good leadership and great effort in participation, said Coach Hebenstreit. We were a very inexperienced team this year. We lost a number of seniors that were starters, said Barr. I think we did pretty well with what we had. The other three varsity letter winners were juniors: Kristin Busskohl, Jyl Baker, and Priscilla Ross. “I enjoyed working with all of the sophomores and juniors. If they keep working hard, hopefully they can make Norfolk volleyball more promising in the future, said Gettman. The players adjusted well with a new coach this year. Mr. Hebenstreit was a riot to ride with on our away trips, while he was listening to 'our' music, said Budde. He was just all around fun. I was glad the coaches gave their best to make us a better team, said Gettman. The team ended on a good note by giving Columbus a run for the money at Districts. I hope that a few of the girls on the team have gained a better understanding of what 'doing it right' is all about, said coach Hebenstreit. -P. Merkel Melissa Wendt prepares to set the volleyball. Wendt was a top player on the team. Amy Budde looks to set the volleyball. Budde was a varsity letterwinner. Jyl Baker blocks the volleyball against her opponent from Columbus. Penny Barr stands by ready to assist her. The girls listen attentively to Coach Hebenstreit. He often gave pep talks during time outs. 1986-67 Volleyball Team. Front Row: Amy Hint , Kamille Klitzke. Melissa Wendt. Amy Buddo, Gina Madden, Michelle Karmazin, Ton|a Ellis, Angle Nasa. Back Row: Kristin Busakohl, Shannon Franklin, Julie Gettman, Sheila Bottorlf, Ann Frisbie. Priscilla Rosa, Penny Barr, Chryatal Johnson, Sheri Oleaon, Jyl Baker. Volleyball NHS OPP Columbus 0 2 Fremont 1 2 Wayne 0 2 Lincoln East 0 2 South Sioux City 2 0 Grand Island 0 2 Hastings 1 2 Lincoln Southeast Dist. 2 1 South Sioux City 2 0 Columbus 0 2 rwi.uy oarr and Melissa Wendt fall to their knees while diving for the volleyball. Julie Gettman goes to help them up. Volleyball ■ 87 a Jodi Sekutera practices hitting on the range at the Country Club. Sekutera joined the team at Lincoln for the State meet. Seniority Girls team sets example of Goals reached by athletes Playing golf to the best of their ability was what the 1986 Girls' Golf Team worked so hard to accomplish. These ladies are an example of what athletes can do when they set goals and work as hard as possible to attain those goals, said Girls' Golf Coach, Jerry Cover. Working hard was what this season was all about. The three returning letter winners, Sarah Stafford, Jennifer Becker and Chantel Geyer, along with the rest of the team, put in more hours than was expected of them. I played every day in the summer and every weekend during the season. I ended up putting in 150 hours throughout the summer, much more than any other year, said Sarah Stafford. The fact that they were seniors had a lot to do with the amount of time they put into the season. Along with being seniors came the responsibility and the pressure of being leaders. I wanted this to be my best year, so I tried very hard, but sometimes maybe too hard. The pressure of doing great since it was my last year made golfing more difficult than other years, Jennifer Becker said. Goals, as in any other year, were again very important. Every team goal that was set, was met. They qualified for State after placing third at a very tough, cold districts in Fremont. Norfolk was again Greater Nebraska Conference Plains Division Champs for the second year in a row, and the goal of averaging as a team 390 was met and passed. NHS averaged 383.5, which was much better than they had anticipated. Personal goals contributed much to the season also. I was so excited and surprised at how I was able to meet my goals. The better I did throughout the season, the better I wanted the team to do as a whole, said Chantel Geyer. The 1986 girls'golf season will be remembered as a fun year. The team worked hard and gave up a lot in order to be the best they possibly could. Said Coach Cover, They put in a lot of effort and it all paid off. I'm proud to have been a part of this team. -S. Rogers Chantel Geyer tees off on the first hole at the Norfolk Country Club. Geyer met one of her goals by placing ninth at State. Girls' Golf Sarah Stafford Improves her putting on the practice green at the Country Club. Stafford contributed to the winning of Conference by placing first over all. Jennifer Becker gets ready to chip the ball onto the practice green after school. Becker again is a letter winner for the fourth year in a row. 1986 Girls' Golf Tesm: Front Row: Angel Gibson, Ann Feidler, Holly Hirschbsch, Holly Geyer. Back Row: Jennifer Becker, Chantel Geyer, Sarsh Stafford, Angie Toline, Jodi Sekutera, Coach Jerry Cover. Girls’ Golf Norfolk Placed Grand Island Invite 2 Wayne 1 Columbus 1 Lincoln Southeast Invite 2 Fremont 1 Wayne 1 Norfolk Invite 3 Columbus 1 Lincoln East Invite 3 Conference 1 Districts 2 State 3 Girls' Golf 89 ■ Progress Champ makes Hall of Fame Singles winner first for NHS NHS' Tennis Team received the honor of having a Hall Of Fame State Champion this year. Brian Oberle achieved this title with a record of 19-7. I was happy for Brian,” commented boys' tennis Coach Doug Brown. I'm glad, and he deserved the honor of being state champ. I think I was more mentally tough this year than the last two years, stated Oberle. Oberle played 1 singles in the regular season, but 2 singles at state. We thought he would have a better chance of placing in state by playing 2 singles,” said Coach Brown. The tennis team had a dual record of 1-4, and they placed ninth at state in Omaha out of twenty-two Class A teams. In duals we defeated LNE, but lost to Fremont, Columbus, Kearney, and LSE, which were four of the top ten teams in the state, commented Coach Brown. We had a better meet team than a dual team, added Coach Brown. £2£Bo sjn3nnis The team had six seniors: Oberle, Toby Smith, Mitch Troutman, Steve Woodward, Mike Effle, and Kent Hofmann. Oberle, Smith, and Troutman were returning lettermen. I was impressed with the seniors on the team. They were easy to work with, and they competed well, said Coach Brown. Sophomore Bruce Meyer, who played 2 singles, improved the most this year. He improved, he was steady, and he played smart, commented Coach Brown. The players on the team had an enjoyable season though for some, it was their last. This year was a fun last year for me, said Oberle. I sometimes surprised myself by defeating good opponents rather easily when I thought I would have a tougher match. We had a lot of fun and a good record, commented junior Kory Kenny, who played 2 doubles. I think we had a fantastic year. -P. Merkel Brian Oberle uses a forehand against his opponent from Kearney. Oberle Is playing 1 singles. Mitch Troutman serves to his Kearney rival. Troutman plays 1 doubles. Kory Kenny follows through with his backhand. Players often practiced at the YMCA indoor tennis courts. Toby Smith warms up for his match at the Kearney dual. Smith and Troutman made it to the second round at 2 doubles at state. Steve Woodward uses the backhand stroke against his opponent. Woodward plays 2 doubles. 1986 Boys' Tennis. Front Row: Steve Woodwsrd, Mitch Troutmsn, Toby Smith, Brisn Oberle, Kent Hofmann. Row Two: Josh Baber, Jamie Adkins, Brad Lyon, Chad Werner, Mike King, Bruce Meyer, Chad Jochum. Row Three: Brian McIntosh, Jason Schmidt, Mike Effle, Kory Kenny, Jason Spence, Joe Long, Dave Tusek. Back Row: Coach Doug Brown. Boys' Tennis Lincoln Southeast Dual Norfolk Placed 2 Fremont Invite Tied 4-5 Papillbn Invite Tied 5-6 Fremont Dual 2 Kearney Dual 2 Columbus Dual 2 Lincoln Northeast Dual 1 Quad, at Grand Island 2 Conference 3 State 9 Boys’ Tenn Shelly Meinke dives to bump the volleyball. Angie Nass and Sheri Oleson are ready to help. Promises Cross Country Team undefeated Other groups attain experience Posting the most outstanding record by the JV Cross Country team, the NHS Junior harriers won 32 and lost none. The team won the Ralston, Fremont, and Norfolk Invitationals, said J V Cross Country Coach Lyle Moeller. They also had an undefeated dual record.” Keith Emerson, P.R. Olson, Scott Jorgensen, Rich Allen, Oystein Soug, Chuck Mischke, and John Gutman were the main runners for the team. “Keith was the biggest surprise and improvement possible on the whole team, said Coach Moeller. Scott and P.R. also ran very well at the end of the season. It was fun and challenging just to make it through practice, said sophomore Scott Jorgensen. The JV Football team had a record of 0-3, but they had some very close, tough games. The major objective on the JV Football team is to play a lot of kids and to give everyone a chance to play, said JV Coach Larry Blaser. They played a lot better than their record indicates, said Coach Blaser. They were all close tough games. The J.V. Volleyball team had a record of 1-11. Individuals had a chance to improve their play and possibly prepare for a varsity spot next year. Sara Dederman, Krista Dohren and Shelly Meinke improved the most this year, said JV Volleyball Coach Jana Jenkins. The JV Volleyball team has a promising outlook. The sophomores are a talented group of athletes which, in combination with the freshmen coming up, provides a promising outlook for the JV squad next year, said Coach Jenkins. -P. Merkel Angle Nass sets the volleyball up for Shannon Franklin to spike. Sara Dederman and Shelly Meinke get ready to 92 f Fall JV cover a block. An unidentified Panther football player blocks his opponent. The J.V. team gains experience for future years. Oystein Soug runs for the J.V. Cross Country Team. Soug is a foreign exchange student from Norway. John Guttman runs around Skyview Lake. This park was the setting for all the cross country meets in Norfolk. 2 Fall JV X 93 Junior Kory Barr tilts his opponent to his back. Barr set two school records. Dedicate Grapplers defeat Columbus Wrestlers strive for goals The varsity grapplers had the uncommon thrill of defeating Columbus in a dual by a close score of 30-25. “This was the first time that Norfolk has beaten Columbus since the season of 1971-72, said Wrestling Coach Dave Boyd. The wrestlers had a record of 7-1, winning three major tournaments and placing second in two other tournaments. It is always very difficult to win a tournament. The tournaments we won were all difficult ones, said Coach Boyd. The team as a whole was a very dedicated group of wrestlers. Their dedication is the reason why they did so well. Our team was characterized by team depth and balance, said Coach Boyd. The grapplers had six qualifiers for state: Keith Collett (98), Lance Smith (112), Dann Nelson (132), Rich Flynn (145), Kory Barr (185), and Joey Stephens (HWT). We had three medal winners at state. Keith Collett placed sixth; Lance Smith placed fourth; and Kory Barr placed sixth, said Coach Boyd. Ten out of the twelve weight classes had winning records. Individuals improved greatly. Mike Fischer and Joey Stephens improved the most since last year. Rich Flynn improved the most as the season went on, said Coach Boyd. Kory Barr set two records with twenty pins and 148 points. The team should be very good next year if they continue to improve like they have in the past. We have some very dedicated wrestlers that are coming back that will strive for their goals, said Coach Boyd. -P. Merkel Wrestling Senior Joey Stephens pins his opponent. Stephens had a record of 21-5. Senior Chris Madden has his opponent under control. Madden did not qualify for State due to illness. Junior Lance Smith is picking up the leg for a single leg takedown. Smith placed fourth at State. Wrestling m 95 While his opponent is working on his legs, junior Dann Nelson struggles to escape. Nelson had a record of 24-6. Sioux City East NHS 1986-87 Varsity Record Opp 32 NOR 26 South Sioux City 5 62 Lincoln East 9 53 Sioux City North 15 42 Columbus 25 30 Lincoln Northeast 17 47 Fremont 18 34 Lincoln Southeast 22 36 1986-87 Wrestling Team. Front Row: Pem Merkel (statistician), Lori Gaskill (atatiatician). Second Row: Jon Aach, John Kern, Jeff Dickey, Doug Hart, Chria Wilson, Roger Wagner, Chuck Mischke, Keith Collett Third Row: Coach Dave Boyd. Mark Christensen, Thad Murren, Steve Nelson, Lance Smith, Brian Kruse. Dann Nelson, Mike Fischer, Mike Dickea. Back Row: Mark Wagner, Mike Roeae, Pat Tierney, Scott Jorgensen, Joey Stephens, Rich Flynn, Chris Merchant, Kory Barr. Curt Mulford, Asst Coach Larry Blaaer. Not Pictured: Brent Bouiden, Jeff Jorgensen. Junior Kristin Busskohl goes up to make a basket. Busskohl was an honorable mention in All-State. Patience During season girls display Good attitude; never give up The girls' attitude toward basketball made their season a memorable one even though their record was not an outstanding one. We had a very enjoyable year, said Girls' Basketball Coach Doug Brown. We didn’t win many games, but for the first time in a couple of years I really had fun playing the game, said senior Gloria Roggow. The team had a record of 4-15. They had no returning lettermen and therefore playing experience was at a minimum for many team members. We had two lettermen (Cheryl Means and Kendra Curry), but they were hurt and could not play,” said Coach Brown. As was always true, attitude was a key factor. The members of this young team kept going and never gave up although the battle was mostly uphill. I was really happy on how the girls kept trying very hard throughout the year,” said Coach Brown. The team had four seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores. The seniors will go on to be good people,” said Coach Brown. The team was very close this year. We had a lot of fun and we worked well as a team,” said junior Tara Fuglsang. Wins were posted over Kearney, Beatrice, Grand Island, and Lincoln High. -P. Merkel 96 Girls' Basketball Senior Gloria Roggow aims at the basket to shoot the ball. Penny Barr stands by to rebound. Junior Michelle Karmat charges around her opponer Karmazin was a starter « varsity. Senior Stacy Hintz makes a move toward the basket. She helped the team defeat Grand Island In overtime. Senior Penny Barr uses her dribbling skills to get around her opponent. Stacy Hintz is close by to help. The 1986-67 Girls' Basketball Team. Front Row: Gloria Roggow, Gina Meyer, Michelle Karmazin, Brook Bauer, Traci Hodge, Krista Dohren. Back Row: Terri Larson, Stacy tfintz, Amy Budde, Tara Fuglsang, Penny Barr, Dawn Larson, Sara Dederman. Not pictured: Kristin BusskoN. NHS Girls' BasketbaB OPP NOR Kearney 41 42 Beatrice 33 56 South Sioux City 52 49 Lincoln Northeast 52 32 Grand Island 53 39 Hastings 54 42 Fremont 49 30 Hartington C.C. 59 37 Fremont 43 42 Grand Island 44 0.T. 46 Columbus 61 O.T. 59 Lincoln East 87 47 Lincoln High 41 43 Fremont 50 47 Hastings 47 31 North Platte 59 45 Columbus 60 32 Lincoln Southeast 68 33 Dist.-Fremont 51 47 Megamadness Panthers finish tremendous season with Exciting State Championship, no. 1 ranking The goals of the 1986-87 Boys' Basketball team were very simple. They wanted to win their Districts, go on to State, and do more than just show up. They definitely followed through with their goals. Not only did they show up, they walked away as Class A State Champions. Winning the State Championship has to be the highest point of most athletes' careers. It's a huge honor that most high school athletes only dream about; but we made that dream turn into reality,” said Jason Hoffman. For several weeks during the season, the Panthers were rated number one. They accomplished this by beating Lincoln East at home, 91-82, in front of a capacity crowd. It was such a great feeling to know that we were number one in all of Nebraska. I think that we wanted to defend that title, so the pressure may have made us play harder. It always helped our opponent though. They knew that they had absolutely nothing to lose. Their attitude was exactly like ours when we played Lincoln East, Eric 98 m Boys' Basketball Braesch said. All during the season, the Panthers got good coverage by the Norfolk Daily News. And during the State Basketball games, Norfolk was seen in newspapers and on television all over Nebraska. But all this publicity didn't seem to affect the performance of the Panthers. I don't think we played any differently. With all the cameras and reporters, it just made it seem more like a big deal. It made us feel like we were really important, said Braesch. The 1986-87 season was definitely a season of honors. Rob Faust became the captain of the North All-Star team. And for the first time ever, Norfolk sent a player to be part of Nebraska's All-State Las Vegas Tournament team. Chris Price was one of the twelve selected from Nebraska out of approximately five hundred who tried out. “It's a great honor and I'm hoping that I can go out there and play my best. I want us to show that Nebraska can compete with any other team in the nation, said Chris Price. The highlight of the basketball season was the weekend of March12-14, 1987. Most of the town of Norfolk packed up and drove to Lincoln to watch their boys play ball. It was estimated that 6,000 Norfolk fans packed into the Bob Devaney Sports Center for the final game against Lincoln Northeast. It was the greatest feeling when we ran out on the court to see all those people going crazy over us. It made us feel like we were right at home. It made it easier to play basketball when we knew we had the majority of the crowd on our side, said Braesch. The Panthers kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Norfolk won all three tournament games by a total of four points. These guys all three nights made it exciting. I don't think anybody left early. I just can't say enough about the kids. They're great and they never quit on me all year, said Head Coach Dave Oman in an interview with The Norfolk Daily News. That was one thing that Norfolk never did: quit. They played tough up to the very end and proved to all of Nebraska that they were really number one. -S. Rogers Jay Warner puts the ball up past his Kearney opponent. Warner was one of the seven seniors on the team. Point guard Rob Faust sneaks the ball past East to Jason Hoffman. Norfolk moved up to number one in the state after beating Lincoln East, 91-82. Tim Kuck grabs the ball away from a Beatrice player. Norfolk got past Beatrice, 78-71. Rob Faust and Chris Price take down the nets as they celebrate their victory at Districts. The Panthers beat Columbus, 55-33, to advance to the State Tournaments. 1986-87 Boys' Basketball Team: Front Row: Craig Kramer. Jay Warner. Eric Braesch. Rob Faust. Chris Price. Kory Crippen. Tim Nightengale. Robert Lamson. Back Row: Randy Pospishil. Steve Morion, Troy Drahota. Jell Speidel. Cnad Fouerbacher, Tim Kuck. Jason Hoflman, Jerry Otradovsky. Dan Kruse. Dave Oman. Boys' Basketball Nor Opp Kearney 78 54 Grand Island 76 56 Columbus 62 64 Lincoln High 81 64 Lincoln East 91 82 Hastings 71 56 Fremonl 74 73 Fremont 60 56 South Sioux City 89 71 Sioux City North 93 64 Beatrice 78 71 Lincoln NE 59 63 Fremont 70 57 Hastings 71 54 Grand Island 86 71 North Platte 74 60 Columbus 63 59 Lincoln SE 50 52 South Sioux City 76 57 Columbus 55 33 Omaha Burke 58 57 Lincoln East 67 65 Lincoln NE 62 61 Eric Braesch tries to pull down the rebound against Burke's 7 foot 2 inch star Rich King. Norfolk beat Burke in the opening round of the State Tournament. Jeff Speidel guards his Grand Island opponent as he tries to in-bound the ball. Norfolk beat the Islanders, 76-56. Jason Hoffman slams the ball ■ during warm ups at a home game. The Panthers remained d undefeated in their home uniforms. After ripping down the rebound, Chad Feuerbacher puts the ball back up for a field goal. Norfolk beat Columbus, 63-59, at home. Using a scoop shot, Troy Drahota shoots for two. The Panthers defeated Burke to advance to the semi-finals of the State Tournament. Chris Price comes flying down the lane to put up another Norfolk basket. Norfolk whipped Kearney at home, 78-54. Boys' Basketball Success Progress shown by Panther Swimmers, records broken It was great to set a goal and accomplish it. After breaking those records, I really felt terrific, said Smith. The Panthers sent swimmers to the State meet in Lincoln and did well considering that their number one swimmer, Smith, was ill. Smith did come back and won the consolation and placed seventh in the 200 individual medley and fourth in the 100 breast stroke. It was disappointing that Toby was sick for the last meet of his high school swimming career. But I was very pleased with Jeff Geyer's performance. He had a great day and swam up to his potential, said Head Coach Richard Bancke. Norfolk Boys' and Girls' did a good job of accomplishing their goals. They increased their numbers and equaled their record from the previous year. I'm very pleased with the progress that both my teams showed. They are a super bunch of kids and I'm already excited about next year, Mr. Bancke said. -S.Rogers Chris Janovec sprints to the finish of the 200 butterfly. Janovec was girls' team captain for 1987. _Q_______ 102 f Swimming ■ Tom Luelien pulls to the finish of the 100 free. Norfolk lost a close one at home to Columbus, 84-88. The dedication that the Panther Boys' and Girls' Swim Team showed during 1987 was astounding. Most of the swimmers went to not only one of the required practices, but to both the 6 AM and the 4 PM practices. You have to really want to be good. You get out of swimming exactly what you put into it. I always pushed myseif at both practices and it showed at our meets, said Elissa Balsiger. It was essential that everybody tried their hardest at all the practices. Especially since this year there were so many young inexperienced swimmers. It took a while for the new swimmers to catch on, but they all really wanted to do well, and if they stick to it they'll be great,” Girls' Captain Chris Janovec said. 1987 was a season of records being broken. Balsiger broke the 500 freestyle and Toby Smith broke Mike Carney's 50 freestyle record. The relay team of Jeff Geyer, Pat Carney, Tom Luelien, and Toby Smith rebroke the 200 medley relay record. Steve Shambora races to the end of the 200 breast stroke. Shambora was one of the twelve sophomores on the boys' team. Pat Carney gives Eric DePrez some pointers before the 100 backstroke. All of the Norfolk meets were held at the YMCA. 1986-87 Boys' Swimming: Front Row: Eric DePrez, Jim Larson, Mike Cox, Kevin Paladino, Tom Uttecht, John Mittan. Second Row: Toby Smith, Larry Nolte, Tom Luellen, Pat Carney, Jeff Geyer, Jason Hoover. Back Row: Mr. Bancke, Ty Reil, John Gutman, Steve Shambora, Tim Rector, Rob Garrod, Mark Albers, Jeff Meyer. 1986-87 Girls' Swimming Team: Front Row: Holly Rakozy, Michelle Meinke, Michaela Lutt, Tricia Stoley, Stephanie Gilbert. Row Two: Brenda Haberman, Krissy Otoupal, Jenny Goger, Tricia Rogers, Dana Baker, Elissa Balsiger. Back Row: Mr. Bancke, Shealyn Libengood, Chris Janovec, Tammy Krupicka, Julia Goger. Lynette Osborn, Carolyn Pospisil. Boys' Swimming Girls’ Swimming Norfolk Placed Norfolk Placed Lincoln East 2 Lincoln East 2 Sioux City East 1 Grand Island 2 Sioux City West 1 Mitchell, S.D. 1 Grand Island 1 Columbus 1 Mitchell. S.D. 1 Millard North Invite 13 Columbus 2 South Sioux City 2 South Sioux City 2 Fremont 2 Millard South Invite 4 Conference 4 Fremont 1 Conference 2 Toby Smith makes a strong finish in the 200 butterfly. Smith was captain of the boys' team. Excitable JV basketball exciting to watch Grapplers prepare for varsity The JV wrestlers achieved an outstanding record of 6-2, even though they lost some of their grapplers to varsity spots. I was happy with the season; they wrestled well. If we would have had our whole JV team throughout the season, we could have won more tournaments, said JV Coach Larry Blaser. This year gave many JV wrestlers the opportunity to improve. Doug Hart and Pat Tierney improved the most towards the end of the year, Coach Blaser said. It was fun going to invitationals and wrestling varsity from smaller towns, said sophomore Mike Dickes. “Wrestling JV gives you a lot of experience for varsity. JV experience makes an entire sport better in the long run. With the JV's moving up, our varsity should be tough. They will have a chance of being in the top five next year, said Coach Blaser. The JV Boys' Basketball team had a winning record of 11-7. Our season was good; the team was very successful, said JV Boys' Basketball Coach Randy Pospishil. The team had an excellent attitude; the players are good athletes, good students, and good competitors. Competition for varsity spots from the JV's will be fierce for next year. There will be 15 seniors trying out for 10-12 spots on varsity next year. It is unfortunate; they are all really good athletes, said Coach Pospishil. The team was exciting and as a whole improved this year. Their style was exciting and they were fun to watch, said Coach Pospishil. Their skills, shooting ability and talent for the fast break should make for a very exciting team in '87. “The JV level is a fun level to play at. It gets you ready for varsity in the future, said sophomore Steve Butterfield. The JV Girls' Basketball team ended their season with a record of 7-9. The girls moved up fundamentally and competively. The girls really improved, said JV Girls' Basketball Coach Jerry Cover. Some of the girls played on varsity toward the end of the season. With the good attitude of the team, and the incoming freshmen, the team has a good outlook. I expect us to be very good next year. We have the best freshmen class ever coming out of the junior high, said Coach Cover. -P. Merkel JV Winter Sophomore Brook Bauer shoots the basketball at the hoop. Her teammates are close behind ready to help. Junior Dave Merritt jumps to put the ball In the basket, while Gary Frederick covers him. The JVs defeated Battle Creek during the Holiday Tournaments at NTCC. Junior Brian Wilcox strives to rebound the basketball. Junior Kory Crippen is ready to assist. Sophomore Mark Wagner takes the down position against his opponent. Wagner shows the concentration needed to become a varstiy wrestler. Sophomore Curt Mulford stares at his opposing grappler as he prepares to shoot on him. Mulford eventually defeated the 138 pound wrestler. JV Winter 'Love' -ly Girls' tennis a mentally tough Team; Second at Papillion The Girls' Tennis Team was a mentally tough team. They improved a lot this year, said Girls' Tennis Coach Mrs. Becky Walter. They had an attitude of 'let's not give up.' They became a mentally tough team. Angel Gibson played 1 singles, Pam Johnson 2 singles, Kathi Johnson and Jyl Baker 1 doubles, and Lynn Johnson and Gina Madden 2 doubles. Julie Groninger and Cari Noyes also played on Varsity. The girls had a lot of playing experience from last year to this year, said Coach Walter. The team had a dual record of 1-3. They all got a chance to play at State. The 2 double team was seeded fifth. The 1 and 2 double teams both made it to the third round at State, said Coach Walter. The 2 doubles team had a winning record of 25-6. One of the highlights of the year was earning a second place at the Papillion Invite. Everyone was a part in getting second at Papillion, said Coach Walters. Everyone was involved in earning the points.” The team has a strong outlook for next year. I only will lose one girl out of the starting six, said Coach Walter. We should be a strong team next year. This year was really fun, said junior Pam Johnson. “I think we really got together as a team as the year went on, Johnson added. -P. Merkel Junior Angel Gibson smashes a serve to her opponent. Gibson led the varsity team In the 1 singles slot. Julie Groninger begins her serve at a home court practice. As a senior, Groninger played on the varsity squad. 106 T GiHs,Tennis Junior Kathi Johnson uses the backhand to return the ball. Johnson and Jyl Baker made it to the third round at State. Girls' Tennis Team. Front Row: Cari Noyes, Cheryl Mrsny, Carrie Manbeck, Paula Johnson, Tami Buker. Back Row: Pam Johnson, Gina Madden, Lynn Johnson, Angel Gibson, Julie Groninger, Jyl Baker, Kathi Johnson. Girls’ Tennis Place of teams Lincoln East 2 2 Ralston Inv. 6 12 Columbus 2 2 Fremont Inv. 7 8 Papillion Inv. 2 16 Grand Island 1 2 Big Four 4 4 Fremont 2 2 Conference 5 8 State 7 (tied) 25 Junior Pam Johnson follows through on her forehand shot. Johnson played at 2 singles. Girls’ Tennis Youthful Young golf team ends season With strong finish at Districts Before the boys' golf season even began, they were expected to do well. With all but two men returning, many thought they would go far. But due to an injury and Steve Shambora moving to the east the team was left short-handed. Despite all their hardships, the 1987 Boys' Golf Team ended the year with a terrific finish at Districts. We couldn't have asked to do any better. Joel Reimer shot his best round of golf in three years, and both he and Mike Crain ended up just strokes away from going on to State. We shot our best team score and we still ended up seventh, said Head Coach Richard Cross. The team was very young, with only one senior on the varsity squad. But this particular senior's leadership was outstanding. My senior golfer, Joel Reimer, did a superb job of taking responsibility and being a leader. He gave our young team just what we needed, Coach Cross said. The Varsity of the team consisted of one freshman, three sophomores, and one senior. They were a very young team and inexperienced. But they did a good job considering they lost two golfers before the season even began. It was too bad that we had such a tough season. I was proud of our finish at Districts. We definitely did better than what was expected of us, said Joel Reimer. -S.Rogers Joel Reimer practices his swing before teeing off. Reimer was captain of the squad this year. Boys’ Golf Norfolk Placed Fremont 2 Applewood Invite 17 Grand Island Invite 4 Columbus 2 Wayne 2 Columbus Invite 13 Lincoln Invite 9 Columbus 2 108 f Boys'Golf ------E------------ Mike Crain lines up his putt. Crain was the number one golfer on the team. Mike Crain, Chris Slahn, and Joel Reimer practice their golfing. Team practices were scheduled every afternoon at 4 PM. Lee Johnson practices driving on the range. Johnson was one of the three sophomores on the 1987 team. Jeff Janssen practices on the range. All the practices were held at the Norfolk Country Club. Soys' Golf 1Q9 Improved Tremendous progress shown By 1987 Girls' Track Team Compared to prior years, the 1987 Girls' Track Team was very successful. With the numbers up from previous years, the girls competed better than ever. “I was very pleased with their efforts. Quite a few of my seniors came through for me. Our only problem this year was our numbers. We were up from the other years, but we still didn't have enough girls to fill all the events and compete with bigger track clubs. That made it very difficult to score high at our meets,” said Head Coach Richard Bancke. Records were broken in 1987 by a transfer freshman, Amy Paulsen. Paulsen threw the discus 138 feet 8 inches and the shot put 43 feet to break the records of previous Norfolkans. Amy did an incredible job in her events. She is a fine athlete and I am sure that she will keep progressing in 110 ■ Girls'Track I future years,” said Coach Bancke. Norfolk sent five tracksters to State this year. Brenda Wattier, another freshman, went in the high jump and Jacquie Svoboda competed in the long jump. Both Stacy Dieckman and Paulsen qualified for the shot put and the discus, and Sandy Dieckman competed in the discus. These girls did a tremendous job of representing Norfolk at State in Omaha. Stacy placed third in the shot put and fifth in the discus and Brenda placed second in the high jump. Amy came through for us again by placing second in the shot put and bringing home the gold medal in the discus, Coach Bancke said. The Lady Pathers placed fifth at the State Track meet overall. Coach Bancke was very pleased with their performance and said they did the best they could have possibly done throughout the season. - S. Rogers Amy Paulsen tosses the discus at an out of town meet. Paulsen was one of the two freshmen competing with the varsity. % Michelle Karmazin passes the baton off to Dana Baker at the Norfolk Invite. Norfolk placed fourth. Stacy Dieckman practices throwing the discus. She earned a spot in the NHS Hall of Fame when she qualified for State. 1987 Girls’ Track Team: Front Row: Kim Paulsen, Kris Kilcoin, Bridgette Flynn, Jacquie Svoboda, Kim Jaeger, Dawn Planer, Tami Tichota. Second Row: Michelle Lawson, Amy Budde, Jackie Stebbing, Michelle Karmazin, Holly Hirschbach, Tricia Rogers, Jolene Henery. Third Row: Jodi Frank, Elissa Miller, Judy Woods, Kim Brugger, Keli Brooks, Amy Hintz, Tammy Reikofski. Fourth Row: Sheri Oleson, Dana Baker, Sandy Dieckman, Donna King, Stacy Dieckman, Natasha Siores. Back Row: Mr. Settles, Mr. Bancke, Kris Polenske, Heather Eggink, Sarah Parker, Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Mischke. Girls' Track Norfolk Placed Kearney State Invite 3 Columbus 2 Grand Island Invite 3 Fremont Invite 4 Norfolk Invite 4 Columbus Quad 4 Conference 6 Sophomore Scott Paulsen begins his approach to throw the discus. Mr. Crosier stands by ready to record Paulsen's best throw. Superior Tracksters qualify thirteen for State; relay teams set records NHS Boys' Track Team sent thirteen qualifiers to State. They were: Scott Paulsen and Kory Barr (shot put and discus); Dean Carlson (shot put); Jim Lei (high hurdles); Bryan Skalberg (intermediate hurdles); Scott Amundson (pole vault); Lance Smith (1600); Dann Nelson (800); Joe Long (long jump); and Smith, Nelson, Rick Volk, and Steve Hackett (3200 relay). I was happy with having thirteen qualifiers for the State Track Meet, said Head Boys' Track Coach Lyle Moeller. Paulsen placed fourth in shot put; Carlson placed fifth in shot put; Skalberg placed sixth in intermediate hurdles; and Amundson placed fifth in the pole vault. The team was a great deal better compared to previous years. I was happy with how much the team improved. We started out not very well with a lot of need for improvement. I think the kids saw the need and they improved, said Coach Moeller. The team captains were: Russ Wilcox and Skalberg. The team had a few highlights to top off the year. “How well we placed in the last four meets, having thirteen qualify for state, and having the great senior leadership that we had were all highlights of our season, said Coach Moeller. The relay teams set two school records this year. The 6400 meter relay team (Dave Tusek, Randy Holcomb, Brian Kruse, Smith) set a school record of 19 minutes and 6 seconds. The 260 meter high hurdle shuttle relay team (Skalberg, Lei, Terry Sparks, Jerry Otradovsky) set a school record of 36.3 seconds, said Coach Moeller. The outlook for next year should be very good. This year's season was different from the other years in that the sun shone all spring, said Coach Moeller. Next year we should have a very very good team, he added. -P. Merkel Senior Bryan Skalberg races out of the starting blocks in the Intermediate hurdles race. Skalberg is one of Norfolk's team captains. 112 € Boys'Track At the Norfolk Invite senior Jim Lei leaps over the high hurdle. Lei qualified for state. Junior Scott Amundson flies over the bar in his pole vaulting. For the second year in a row Amundson qualified for state. r ' 1907 Boy ' Track Team. Front Row: Mika Hansen (student manager), Keith Simmon (student manager), Jam David, Kolth Collett, John Fendrick, Greg Sunderman, Tim Faunca, Randy Holcomb. Second Row: Bryan Skalberg, Jim Lei, Dean Carlson, Russ Wilcox, Marc Gebauer, Brian Kruae, Rich Allen. Scott Amundson, Rick Volk, Lance Smith. Third Row: Scott Paulsen, Steve Buttorfiold. Kurt Wiegert, Paul Nitz, Dann Nelson. Stove Hackett, Tom Koch. Steve Nolson, Trevor Hansen. Anthony Arkfeld. Fourth Row: Jeff Coyer, Chuck Mischke. Keith Emerson. Kory Crippen, Mike Reese, Joe Long Jerrit Spiering, Brad Magnussen, Thad Murren. Peter Holley. Filth Row: Kip Paporello, John Studebaker, Kory Barr. Terry Sparks, Bruce Meyer, Shad Baker, Bryan Doolittle. Back Row: Head Coach Lyle Moeller, Assistant Coach Tom Olson, Assistant Coach Dave Oman, Assistant Coach Steve Porter, Assistant Coach Virgil Paulsen. Boys’Track Place ol Teams U.S.O. indoor 1 27 Ralston Relays 4 13 Grand Island Inv. 6 8 Fremont Inv. 4 9 Columbus 1 2 Norfolk Inv. 3 7 Quad. 2 4 Conference 3 8 D-stricts 4 8 State 17 31 Dan Heesch and a young friend enjoy petting the lamb. The lamb was one of the several animals at the FFA’s Baby Animal Farm. Organizations Patty Bush finishes her article for the Panther using the new computer. Bush served as editor of the paper. Steve O'Gorman and Dale Droescher work on the set of My Fair Lady. The musical was a hit for both the audience and cast members. Super 1 Eric Otten seems apprehensive about what he is supposed to be eating for the pep rally. This pep rally, sponsored by the cheerleaders, was for the first home football game. involvement Strong organizations add to NHS's excellent reputation, Provide opportunities for participation by all students Q ■ What determines if an organization is successful or not? An organization is successful when the members are dedicated to the group and are supportive of each other. Often times, an organization is not immediately successful. It takes work. If mutual respect between members and leaders is present and learning through experience is stressed, the obstacles are overcome and goal after goal is achieved. -Joleen Allyn A t ■ I believe that an organization is a success if it is in the public eye. The Jazz Band is a good example of a successful organization. We did a lot of playing at boys' and girls' basketball games, home and away. The Lincoln Journal named us the best pep (jazz) band out of the entire state. That was good public relations for the school. -Ken Smith Q ■ Do organizations at NHS contribute to our school's reputation? A i ■ Organizations have done a lot to contribute to our reputation. All over the state, NHS is respected in all areas, from academics to music, business, journalism, and technical skills; our school is among the best of the best. Throughout all of our organizations, pride, respect, and school spirit continue at NHS. -Joleen Allyn A Organizations have definitely added to our school's good reputation. When I represent one of our school's organizations, I am proud to have a part in continuing Norfolk's tradition of excellence in their organizations. -Trevor Longe A V ■ Our school has a reputation for excellent organizations. Music, DECA, debate, and other organizations keep that reputation going. The successes that our groups attained this year brought NHS attention from the state. There is a lot of pride in this school, possibly because we have strong organizations. -Ken Smith -L. Thelander Multitudinous Large number of energetic students make up organization at NHS known as DECA Norfolk DECA, the future's so bright. That was the theme of this year's DECA club made up of 93 members, the biggest ever.-DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) was an option for students enrolled in Marketing I and II. Besides being the biggest group ever, it is also the most energetic, said Steve Morton, DECA advisor and Marketing instructor. DECA had many activities throughout the year for its club members, ranging from a small get together in the park to trips to such places as Minneapolis, Lincoln, and New Orleans. Minneapolis was the site of the Fall Central Region Conference which helped prepare students for State competition. It took place in February, in Lincoln. Two seniors placed in their repective fields at State. Jeff Mapes placed first overall in Vehicles and Petroleum and Rich Jones placed second overall in Advertising. Mapes and Jones qualified for National Competition held in late April in New Orleans, where they competed with students from all over the U.S. New Orleans will be a great experience, and I'm glad DECA gave me the opportunity to go, commented Mapes. A picnic was held in early fall to welcome new members. They had a Halloween costume and pizza party in November. Their mid-winter activity was an evening spent at King's Entertainment Center seeing a movie and later, pizza at Valentino's. “DECA is a lot of fun, said junior Jason Van Ackeren . A bunch of my good friends are in it, which makes it even more fun. DECA also sponsored events which involved the whole school. Powder Puff football was played in the fall between the B.R.E.W. CREW and the Q.T.'s . The B.R.E.W. CREW , coached by senior Sean Wiley was victorious that afternoon. They also sponsored two dances, the Turkey Trot and the Hawaiian dance. Crowned Turkey King and Queen were juniors Sam Burrell and Renee Donahue. The Hawaiian dance was held in late March. The Hitman from KG95 radio station out of Sioux City provided music for the event. I love being in DECA, said junior Cindy Forsyth. Everything we do is fun and the dances are great. Acting as the leaders of DECA besides Mr. Morton were seniors Jones, Mapes, Stephanie O'Gorman, Jerry Otradovsky and Melissa Wendt. I like being a DECA officer, said Wendt. The other officers and I have a lot of fun and I like being involved in the planning of activities. -S. O'Gorman 1986-87 DECA Turkey Candidates. Front Row: Jane Vileta, Linda Adams, Kristy Klug, and Tina Timmerman. Back Row: Jeremy Van Ackeren, Sam Burrell, Dave Fehrs, Kory Crlppen, Corey Christensen. Not Pictured: Renee Donahue. Junior DECA members exhibit their float in the i.umecomlng parade. Many members and two floats represented DECA this day. Nickl Hitz, Lisa Arens, Lisa Peterson and Mr. Morton get a little crazy during the DECA Halloween party. In the upper left photo, seniors are assembling their Homecoming float. In the lower left photo, they show it off on the Norfolk Avenue parade route. DECA members who attended State competition. Front Row: John Field, Dawn Planer, Lisa Peterson, Missy Wendt, Stephanie O'Gorman, Advisor Steve Morton. Row Two: Kim Owens, Shelley Schroeder, Lance Cuttell, Rich Jones. Back Row: Charles Schlomer, Jeff Mapes. Not pictured: Rachelle Hague. Junior Eric Braesch proudly displays his DECA sweatshirt. The club's mascot Is seen on all shirts with the theme printed below it. DECA •' «ij§ Computer Science Club. Front Row: Sean Gutman, Shawn Adams, Mike Cox, Scott Hooten, Jon Jaroska. Back Row: Ty Muhs, Bob Hoile, Troy Bottger, Paul Davis, Eric Otten. Members of Computer Science Club and Spanish Club enjoy an energetic game of soccer. The two groups set up a 'spur of the moment' game when they both picnicked in May. - Juniors Kristy Klug and Tina Timmerman carefully prepare for the crowning of Winter Royalty. STUCO members were responsible for decorating the gym for coronation and the Forum for the dance following. T omputer cience Club STUCO Making some last minute adjustments on the Homecoming decorations is junior Gina Meyer. Valuable STUCO, Computer Science Groups serve students' needs Following tradition, Student Council once again took on the duties of Homecoming and Winter Royalty plans. Not so old a tradition, but one nonetheless, was the STUCO-sponsored Turkey Drive. Change donated to the fund, which was collected in empty pop cans, was used to buy turkeys for needy families in Norfolk at Thanksgiving. They also collected canned goods for the Norfolk Food Pantry. Student Council sponsored activities for the students as well. One such event was a speech given by Bernie Saggau. Mr. Saggau was the Director of the Iowa Athletic Association. He presented his views on drug and alcohol abuse and encouraged students to think for themselves. This year STUCO was also instrumental in initiating some important projects. For instance, volunteers from the group met with Preston Olson to discuss plans for a youth center in Norfolk to quiet complaints of boredom from students. First year member Susan Olson said, We only represent the students. We have to have suggestions for changes or action, not just complaints without answers. We’re not miracle workers or mind-readers. The unity of the group enabled them to work well together towards common goals. Junior Kristy Klug thought it wasn't so segregated as before. It used to be that each class sat at a separate end of the room and no one ever talked to each other. Now, as a whole, we're closer and can all talk openly. Computer Science Club was a less publicized, but equally as important group at NHS. They got Norfolk known through their many wins and trophies from various contests. At a competition on the campus of Morningside College, the team scored an outstanding first place victory. The Morningside victory was the most important for the team, said junior Scott Hooten. Personally, he added, it was an achievement for me to win third place, by myself, at our home contest against four-man teams. The club allowed students skilled in the Math and Science field to grow mentally. You learn to increase your depth of thought, said Hooten. Every program you do has to be done in such great detail that you know everything about your topic by the time you're finished. Each member had a strength to add to the group. Hooten agreed, Everyone has a specialty. Paul (Davis) for example is best at high level math; others are better at finding errors. We just put them all together to make the best programs we can. -K. Truex Eloquent Speech, Debate teams travel; Win trophies in three state area The Farm Crisis-an issue close to the hearts of most Nebraskans. It was debated by such notables as President Reagan and those as familiar to us as our own Debate Squad. The team argued the proposal,.. be it resolved that the Federal Government should implement a comprehensive long term agricultural policy in the United States. It was difficult to prepare for all of the cases that could be thrown at you. The topic was just so broad, said novice debater Dan Real. The squad started the season off in November by splitting the team into two groups. One went to LeMars, Iowa and the other traveled to Omaha Mercy. The season continued as the team traveled through western Iowa, Nebraska, and southern South Dakota. Moving into State competition, the combination of Scott Berney and Mike Effle broke to semifinals but lost to the team who eventually won the trophy. The speech team, made up largely of the same people, scored up and down this year. The squad had two consistent Orators in Renae Mackender and Brett Hershman. Mackender spoke on the topic of boomerangs, while Hershman dealt with magic in his speech. After winning the District championship at North Platte, the team fared well at State, placing Hershman in second, Kristi Truex at fourth in Interpretation of Poetry, and Bob Hoile sixth in Humorous Interpretation. Matt McKeever also qualified for competition, but did not advance from the two preliminary rounds to finals. Overall, the team was in the number ten slot of the 22-team field. -K. Truex Junior Kristi Truex takes a break at the Norfolk Invite between rounds. Truex competed in Interpretation of Poetry and Duet Acting with Angel Gibson. 120 Speech Debate ■ Senior Brett Hershman kills some time in the squad room by playing paddle-ball. Hershman competed in Oratory with a speech about magic. The Varsity Debate team of Scott Berney and Mike Effle show off some of their hardware . Effle is holding the trophy which signifies his qualification for Nationals. State Finishers. Front Row: Mike Effle, Kristi Truex, Scott Berney. Back Row: Bob Hoile, Brett Hershman. The Novice Debate team with the best win-loss record this year was the duo of Dan Real and Rex Dieter. Real and. Dieter finished the season with a record of 34-10. Melissa Wendt, Kim Bounds, and Lisa . Peterson perform a dance to Don't Go by Yaz. Different dances were performed at pep rallies throughout the year. The cheerleaders participate in the annual Homecoming parade. Spirit was up for the eventual defeat of the Beatrice Orangemen. The football cheerleaders anxiously await the announcement of the winner of the Vote a Goat contest. Proceeds from the contest helped cover Homecoming expenses. Energy bursts Cheerleaders are involved in many different activities to help keep students' school spirit Being a cheerleader involves a lot of time and also requires a lot of dedication. Leadership qualities are valuable, and responsibility is important, too. It takes a lot to be a cheerleader, said senior Patty Beltz. You have to like people and want to do things for your school. One responsibility of the cheerleaders was to raise money for Homecoming. They sold candy to students and had a Vote a goat contest. Students put fifty cents in the person's name they wanted to receive the goat. The goat was awarded at the halftime of a home football game, and the winner of the goat was junior Kristin Busskohl. I thought fundraising went really well this year, said senior Kelly Patrick. “Between selling candy and the 'Vote a goat' contest, I think they really helped out with Homecoming costs. Another fundraiser, mainly for activities and supplies, was the Mr. Sexy Legs contest. Eight legs-only shots were displayed of basketball players and wrestlers, and students put change in containers numbered for a pair of legs. Honored as Mr. Sexy Legs was junior Dann Nelson. Seniors Jerry Otradovsky and Rob Faust came in first and second, respectively. I thought the 'Mr. Sexy Legs' contest was a neat idea, said junior Salle Haakenstad. I think the students were really looking forward to the outcome of the contest and were really excited. Cheerleaders' involvement in Homecoming included buying flowers for the candidates and their parents and choosing gifts for the king and queen. They also directed Homecoming Week and participated in the Homecoming parade. It was fun being in the parade, said sophomore Lisa Atwood. Everyone got together and we all had a crazy time.” Another responsibility of the cheerleaders for all seasons was to decorate the lockers, halls, and the Forum on the nights before every game or meet. A lot of time and money go into decorating the school, commented junior Tina Timmerman. I think it helps motivate the players and it makes the school look great. I'm really glad I became a cheerleader, stated senior Patty Long. It takes up a lot of time, and we have a lot to do during our season and throughout the year, but I wouldn't want it any other way. -S. O'Gorman NHS cheerleaders do the cheer Two Bits before the student body. Two Bits , along with many other cheers, are performed often to psych up the students. The cheerleaders step aside for the day so the guys can show their stuff. They are spelling out Go Panthers' and are caught in the middle of the O . PheerleacfT 23 Members of all squads got together to show support for the Boys' Basketball team before they played at Districts. Coaches and players were key speakers this day. Michelle Mauch and Chantel Geyer are busy decorating the Forum after school. Cheerleaders hung banners and streamers up before games and meets. 2 124 f Cheerleading Kim Brugger, Ann Mapes, Kristi Lau, Kim Bounds, and Amy Doran, all members of the Girls' Squad, are proving their climbing ability. This was part of a pep rally one afternoon. Chantel Geyer, Lisa Peterson, Missy Wendt, Susan Olson, and Michelle Mauch anxiously wait for the music to begin. During the pep rally, cheerleaders displayed sweatshirts sold by the Boosters Club. Members of the Boys' Varsity Basketball team excitedly pass licorice out to the students. This rally psyched students and players up before State action began. Tina Timmerman, Jane Vileta, Kristy Klug, and Tricla Sykes practice for an upcoming dance. This practice was held before school began to Insure that all girls knew the dance. Symmetry Dedication is common trait seen in Panther cheerleaders Throughout the year, cheerleaders put in many hours of time preparing for events that came up during the year. From clinic, to early morning practices, to pep rallies, dedication was a never ending trait. To help prepare them for the year, all cheerleaders were required to attend clinic in the summer. At clinic they competed in areas such as cheering and chanting with the hope of winning a ribbon or possibly a trophy. Clinic was a lot of hard work, said sophomore Susan Olson. “It really paid off in the end because we got the first place trophy. To get ready for clinic, cheerleaders attended early morning practices before summer school classes began. At various times during the year, they also had to attend practices which took place at 7:00 a.m to get them ready for pep rallies and half time performances. It was hard getting up in the morning for practices all the time, said junior Jane Vileta. I think it helped us to be more organized during the year at pep rallies. Many changes were seen in pep rallies this year. Cheerleaders welcomed the help of the Boosters club in making signs, and organizing pep rallies. Besides the traditional pep talks, cheerleaders also staged a Class Olympics as their activity one afternoon. The Junior Class won by a close margin. Before the State Basketball tournament, cheerleaders and Boosters threw licorice to excited students. The Boosters really helped out a lot this year, said senior Cindy Stevens. They gave us some good ideas for signs and pep rallies. The responsibility of all senior cheerleaders, besides the five girls who served their own squads as captains, was to help choose the new cheerleaders for the following year. They made up new dances and taught them, as well as other cheers and chants, to the underclassmen who were trying out. On the day of tryouts, these cheerleaders and members of the faculty, selected the cheerleaders who would represent the school the following year. For tryouts, we put together all the ideas the seniors have and teach them to the girls who are trying out for next year, said senior Kim Bounds. -S. O'Gorman Perfectionists Hours of practice and dedication are needed from all girls for success of their shows What was pink and white and had sixteen pairs of legs? Why the NHS Pink Panthers, of course. The 1986-87 version of the Pink Panthers was made up of sixteen girls, with two alternates, Stephanie Gilbert and Angel Gibson. They performed when another dancer was absent and were required to attend early morning practices with all the girls who were scheduled to perform. Senior Robin Uecker was captain and junior Jyl Baker served as co-captain. Acting as managers were seniors Toby Smith and Rich Jones. They were in charge of music and helped to motivate the girls. It's a really easy job, said Smith. All we have to do is make sure the music is going and it's not hard to make the girls laugh before they have to perform. The year was really easy, said Mrs. Sharron Kruger, sponsor of Pink Panthers. The girls worked well together and I received a lot of positive comments from staff members and other people as well. It was a great year, said junior Chrystal Johnson. We all got along well and got to know each other better. The year was scheduled with seven performances. They performed at football games, basketball games, wrestling meets and pep rallies. To top off the year they had two additional performances at the State Basketball Tournament in Lincoln. Pink Panthers are giving a performance at the halftime of a home basketball game. Many different formations were used throughout the year. Holly Geyer, Kristi Kudera, Stacie Vowell, Chrystal Johnson, Jane Tibbels, and Robin Uecker finish up a crowd catching performance. Pink Panthers I had a lot of fun performing, commented sophomore Holly Geyer. “I was nervous, but I could tell the crowd enjoyed us. Pink Panthers sponsored the first dance of the year, following a home football game. Proceeds were used for a pizza party at Christmas time. For our annual Christmas party we all went to Valentino's and exchanged our presents, said senior Kim Carlson. It was a lot of fun. The final word was from Mrs. Kruger, who put in her last year as a sponsor because she was moving out of the state, “I hope they get a good, dedicated sponsor and continue to perform at the level they are at now. -S. O'Gorman Angel Gibson, Jane Tlbbels, Stacie Lemmon, and Genie Johnson perform at halftime of a home football game. They braved the cold weather like a true Panther would in order to give a performance. Many of the Pink Panthers are taking part in the annual Homecoming parade. They are preparing for the eventual 'crush' of the Beatrice Orangemen. Transformation Students witness change from uneducated beggar to proper lady , ready for high society Prestige and success were the only goals for Professor Henry Higgins at the beginning of yet another one of his experiments. The musical, My Fair Lady”, dramatized how money, success, and human feelings don't always mix. The musical was both funny and serious all at the same time, said senior Sandy Eberhardt. It was a good play and I've never done one like it, but I wouldn't mind doing one like it again. This famous Broadway musical ran at NHS from November 14-16, with a cast of 40 members. Directing the musical was 128 f Musical Ron Patch with Miss Martha Brown as co-director. Senior Billie Arneson was assistant director. It was a lot of hard work getting the musical organized, said Arneson. In the end, though, I think it turned out well. Higgins (Bill Maltas) attempted to turn Eliza Doolittle (Susan Farrens) into a proper lady . The experiment was a huge success. Maltas took full credit and failed to recognize Farrens for the actual person she was. They battled it out and in the end, they both realized the mistakes they made and accepted each other. You see this sort of thing all the time in day to day living, commented senior Gloria Roggow. Only maybe not as extreme. The play was choosen over four others by Mr. Patch. He based his decision on the talent and number of students involved. When picking a play I think of who, for instance, may be a soprano and who may not, stated Mr. Patch. Then I “look at the kids I have now and the parts they could play best. Out of the four musicals I've directed here, this was the most dedicated group of kids I’ve ever had, said Mr. Patch. The kids who had the leads were sensational and carried their parts well. -S.O'Gorman Freddy Eynsford-Hill (Tim DeFor) daydreams about being with Eliza (Susan Farrens). He sings the the song On The Streets Where You Live from her front porch. Karl Koelling, Kyle Hughes, Lee Thorin and Michael Dainton, beggers off the street, sing along with Eliza as she fantasizes about being rich. The song, Wouldn't It be Loverly emphasizes the luxeries she could have with money. Zolton Karpathy (Sean Gutman) and Eliza share a dance at the ball. This is Eliza's first appearance as a lady . Colonel Pickering (Darin Nelson) and Mrs Higgins (Joleen Allyn) share a few words. They are waiting for the next dance to begin. Mrs. Pearce (Gloria Roggow) comforts Eliza as Professor Higgins (Bill Maltas) drills her constantly with new words. Prof. Higgins put a lot of pressure on Eliza and she often got discouraged. Musical Ivy Niles, (Michelle Mellick) Gondorff, (Bill Maltas) Kid Twist, (Elissa Balsiger) and J.J. Singleton (Michael Dainton) discuss facts about Lonnegan. They also set up a place to carry out the con. Gondorff gets into a poker game with Lonnegan to ruin Lonnegan's reputation. He later seeks revenge against Gondorff by winning a bet at Gondorff's racetrack. 130 Spring Play Polk (Holly Rakozy), a special FBI agent, informs Snyder (Sean Gutman), a detective, about the impending con. They are intending to break up the con. 'Spring-sting' Cast members become close family while Demonstrating acting abilities to peers, parents Chicago, the 1930's, Jazz, and Ragtime were familiar elements for the spring play production of The Sting.” Robert Redford and Paul Newman made this movie famous. The Big Con” unfolded to the accompaniment of Scott Joplin's The Entertainer. The high school version consisted of Mrs. Vanderkeift (Gloria Roggow) who was the narrator. She told the story of Johnny Hooker (Brett Hershman), a gambler, who teamed with Henry Gondorff (Bill Maltas), a con man. Doyle Lonnegan (Bob Hoile) was a shady businessman who killed Luther, Hooker's friend (played by Dale Droesher). As revenge against Lonnegan, a con was set up by Hooker and Gondorff. It was set up in a betting shop, and Lonnegan lost his money. Since the play was taken from the movie, it was an advantage because I saw how to act by watching my character in the movie, said Jenny Cobb. Cast members included: Terry Gsell, Leslie Obermire, Sean Gutman, Nan Day, Keith Emerson, Tyrone Muhs, Holly Lenox, Lisa Wortmann, Kris Polenske, Jill Northouse, Joleen Allyn, Janette McCabe, Holly Rakozy, Laura Mischke, Darin Nelson, Peter Holley, Eric Otten, Michelle Petersen, Jennifer Cobb, Elissa Balsiger, Michelle Mellick, Michael Dainton, Patty Bush, Candi Feenstra, Amy Benton, Melissa Myers, Dana Macumber, Jodi Frank, Kimberly De Yonge, Karin Gibson, Michaela Lutt, Paula Peterson, Keli Brooks, and Michelle Miller. The lighting was done by Angela Burleigh, Kim Meyer, Kyle Hughes, Matt Mancini, and Tim DeFor. Other people who added to the presentation were director Martha Brown, technical director Larry Todd, student director Sandy Eberhardt, and accompianist Tina Steele. Working with such a large cast on this kind of project was a learning experience, Bob Hoile said. - M. Mellick Groves (Terry Gsell) reminds Mrs. Vanderkeift (Gloria Roggow) about a previous engagement. The reminder is not heeded because she is telling Miss Hastings (Leslie Obermire) about The Sting . Spring Play ■ 131 Indispensable Homecoming, Hall of Fame maintenance two Projects of boys', girls' athletic organizations Eighty one members attractive feature of the honor organization than strong, N-Clubs school, commented Boys' anything else, said Mrs. consisted of 46 N-Club sponsor, Ron Cindy Froehlich, Girls' boys and 35 girls. Bruening. I am glad to be N-Club sponsor. All 81 members had a varsity part of it. Another activity N-Clubs letter in either football, To raise money for were responsible for was the volleyball, golf, tennis, activities, the N-Clubs nomination of Homecoming basketball, swimming, or sponsored concession candidates. N-Clubs even track. stands during the year. Boys' had floats in the N-Clubs provided money N-Club sold beat cards Homecoming parade, for additional pictures in the during Homecoming and I enjoyed being more Hall of Fame and sold State Tournament involved in Homecoming, purchased stereo equipment t-shirts before State said junior Kendra Curry. “I for the weight room as well Basketball while Girls' liked being part of deciding as athletic supplies. N-Club sold sweatshirts. who the candidates were The Hall of Fame is an N-Club is more of an and it was fun being in the parade. -K. Truex Girls' N-Club shows Its support of Panther football in the Homecoming parade. Norfolk cherished a victory over Beatrice that evening. 132 N-Clubs GO PWHEBS At Michelle Petersen sports a Boys Basketball State t-shirt. The sale of these popular shirts was a Boys' N-Club fundraiser. Boys' N-Club vice president, Russ Wilcox, Girls' N-Club president, Amy Budde, and Boys' president, Joel Reimer stand by a picture from the Hall of Fame. Translate Language clubs relax, learn to Use skills outside of classroom Hola. Bon jour. Guten tag. A variety of greetings from the foreign language clubs at NHS. Together, the three groups had approximately 75 members. Spanish Club had the highest enrollment, but there have been years of prosperity for each. Spanish Club sponsor, Mrs. Karen Indra, agreed. I don't know why, but some years are better than others. It depends on how well the kids mix, how involved they are in other activities and what their future plans are. If you get an active bunch of officers, the club will grow. It fluctuates from year to year.” Such clubs helped the students learn more about the languages and cultures of the countries they studied, but not through books or memorization. Mrs. Indra said, The clubs, purpose is to have fun and let the kids get to know each other. Then they are more relaxed together and learn more in the classroom. They do learn from discussions and meals out, she added, but it mostly gets them acquainted and allows them to use the language outside of classroom experiences. All three groups were very active this year. German Club went to The Bavarian House in Omaha for dinner and held a Fasching party during Lent where they ate and sang songs. The 15 member group also went Christmas caroling and, of course, sang the traditional songs in German. The main activity of French Club was a dance sponsored by the 23 member group at Christmas time. The largest of the three clubs was Spanish Club with 35 members. They had several picnics during the year, but the picnic at the end of the year was the students' favorite. School was out and the kids all ran around having a good time, said Mrs. Indra. She added, It was almost as fun as the water balloon fight with Computer Science Club where everyone went home soaking wet, including me. -K. Truex Sherry Keyes tests a variety of foods at The Bavarian House In Omaha. This particular German Club trip was taken In November. Predicting the outcome of the Homecoming football game is the Spanish Club float. Panthers won, but Spanish Club was second to Industrial Arts Club in the float competition. Junior Ann Feidler searches for something worth trading during a bartering session. Such activities allowed members of Spanish Club to practice authentic use of the language. Enjoying good conversation and their German meals are Darren Greenwood and Peter Holley. This was only one chance that the German Club had to sample ethnic foods. Miss Martha Brown explains verb conjugation to her first year French students. New to the Foreign Language Department, she was also French Club sponsor. Advancement New Macintosh and LaserWriter help ease hectic workloads for many staff members Both Milestone and Panther welcomed new faces, and a new Macintosh computer and LaserWriter. They were purchased to reduce the cost of putting out the paper each month and the Milestone, which came out once a year. It has solved a lot of problems, but then again it has created some, said Panther Milestone advisor Mrs. Carol Barney. Panther wasn't used to doing paste-ups whereas the Milestone staff was. Generally speaking though, think it's really going to save a lot of time and money. Many students found the use of the computer to be quite difficult, but all agreed it would be helpful now and for staffs in the future. The year has been very difficult because of the new Panther staff member Kent Hofmann Is busy putting a story in the computer. Sandy Dleckman anxiously awaits her turn since it Is deadline time. computer, stated Panther editor Patty Bush. The seniors now won't benefit as much as the juniors and staff members to come who will have the advantage of having already learned how to use it. Working with the computer really helped me with my other classes, mainly English, commented Milestone copy layout editor Kristi Truex. Members of each staff benefitted in others ways as well. Publications has been very rewarding, said Panther staff member David Holloway, who planned a career in journalism. The new computer system is tough, but very challenging. Milestone is not like any other class, said staffer Holly Hirschbach. You really get to know the staff members better than in any other class. I thought it was a good way to get more involved in school. Writing stories and taking pictures helped me to get to know what was going on and what people were doing, said Milestone underclass editor Lisa Peterson. All in all the attitudes of both staffs were positive. After attending journalism camp this past summer I came back with a lot of good ideas and enthusiasm for the year, said Milestone editor Laura Thelander. I'm really looking forward to how the book turns out. It was difficult adjusting to the new computer, said Panther page 2 co-editor Rick Allison. We all help each other out at deadline time, so I really think it will work out. -s. O'Gorman 1987 Seniors Craig Kramer and Jerry Otradovsky are inspecting their 1986 Milestones. In order for the yearbook to contain all events of the previous year, students pick up their yearbooks the fall of the following year. Panther staff members Doug Sykes and Rick Allison proofread a story written by Allison. Staff member Lynnette Osborn rewrites a story she plans on publishing. Milestone staffers Sara Rogers, Laura Thelander, Pam Merkel, and Holly Hirschbach enjoy a few laughs while they work. With hectic schedules and monthly deadlines, a good Joke helps ease the pressure. Senior Milestone staff members Pam Merkel, Jennifer Becker, Stephanie O’Gorman and Lisa Peterson are busy working on final layouts. Staff members often work together to help one another with layout problems. Sonya Schreiner plays her clarinet In the National FFA Band. Schreiner's selection was a first for NHS. Profitable Young agriculturists gain much With FFA projects, competitions This year was a profitable one for Norfolk’s FFA members. Not only money was gained, but awards and experience as well. Starting the year off right, the FFA'ers picked 10,207 pounds of milkweed for sale to a company in Utah at 10 cents a pound. Sonya Schreiner alone collected 6,000 of the pounds, which was more than last year's entire collection. FFA sponsor Rick Crosier said, Our kids are geting better every year.” Norfolk hosted a dairy judging contest in October and placed four members among the top ten award winners. They sponsored National FFA Week in February and sold themselves as slaves for a money making project. The activity raised over one thousand dollars for the group. As radio announcers for a day, some members taped public service announcements to be used to promote FFA and agriculture in general. At State competition in April, Norfolk's chapter was rated superior in State Chapter Rating and State Chapter Safety. They were awarded over four hundred dollars in various categories along with five gold medals. Rob Huntley, an NHS senior, was honored as one of the six State Agri-businessmen in Nebraska. One of the greatest highlights of the year was the selection of Sonya Schreiner for the National FFA Band. Her acceptance was based on a five minute audition tape and was a first for NHS. I thought it would be fun... a neat way to meet a lot of people, said Schreiner about her reason for applying. -K. Truex A young visitor to FFA's annual Baby Animal Farm has found a friend. Each year the members of FFA allow children to come pet their newest barnyard arrivals. April Relnke and Rod Andersen display one of the flowers that FFA sold before Winter Royalty. The sale is one of the group's annual fundraisers. Newly elected FFA officers take their seats. FFA Is the largest youth organization In the world. I? FFA r 139 Applause Quiz Bowl team takes regional, National honors, return champs Research, study, memorization, and practice enabled NHS's Quiz Bowl Team to capture local, state, and national attention when they finished as the National Champion Runner-Up team during Finals in Chicago. Led by team captain Paul Olson, the Panthers outscored all opponents by more than three thousand points. Regional qualifying rounds were televised by television station KMEG. Metz Baking Company, Morningside College, Briar Cliff College and the television station jointly sponsored Quiz Bowl. Regional matches began in January and ended when Norfolk's foursome outscored Sioux City North 560-310 on May 9 in the Finals. The North Stars had beaten the Norfolk group in the Finals the previous year and were two-time defending regional champs. Our experience from last year helped us to win this year, said Miss Pat Norman, Quiz Bowl coach. Although winning wasn't completely new to us, it didn't hurt. National rounds began May 27 where the Panthers easily defeated five other teams to advance to the Championship Finals on May 31. In that final round, they lost 490-360 to Carolina High School of Greenville, South Carolina. Eight students from all three grades made up the team. In adddition to Olson, they were: Tammi Reikofski, Ken Frank, Tracy Koch, Peter Holley, Sean Gutman, Paul Davis, and Laura Thelander. Media attention focused on the team after they won the Regional Qualifying match. Although school had already been dismissed for summer vacation, a rally was held in the NHS Forum for the returning team on June 1. Team member Gutman summed up the attitude shared by team members and those attending the rally. It's nice once in awhile when people say you're the best, but it's great to be the best, he said. -K. Truex Captain Paul Olson begins his answer to a question during a television taping session. Programs were taped at KMEG-TV in Sioux City. 140 Quiz Bowl Coach Pat Norman accepts congratulations and flowers from Sean Gutman, representing the entire Quiz Bowl Team. Jim Merritt, and team member Laura Thelander offer their praise as well. Sean Gutman and Paul Olson relax during a practice session. Time was set aside at least twice a week for practice. Paul Davis and Ken Frank speak to the crowd of well-wishers gathered in the Forum. A rally was held to welcome home Quiz Bowl Team members and their coach. Quiz Bowl 141 Devotedness Ambitious FBLA members come together During year, succeed at many things FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) consisted of thirty-one ambitious, business-minded teens. They are always thinking,” said FBLA advisor Elaine Holmberg. The kids are ambitious, work well together, and all do their fair share. FBLA had many activities for its members. A potluck picnic was held in early fall to welcome new members. A Halloween costume and pizza party and a Christmas gift exchange also took place. They sponsored FBLA week which took place the week before Winter Royalty. In early spring, the FBLA banquet was held. All officers and seniors were honored. The first honorary member, Norfolk Attorney Bill Gaines, was also initiated. 'Through FBLA I've had many exciting experiences that I'll never forget, said senior Sheila Bottorff. I think I really benefitted from the many activities we had. Two separate trips to Omaha also took place. The six officers, Stacey Sattler, Kim Bennett, Cindy Nathan, Lisa Kuhn, Kim Meisinger, and Nicole Player, were in attendance at the Fall Leadership Workshop. At State, which took place in early February, students competed in business related areas. Sophomore Jeff Dircksen placed fifth overall in Impromptu Speaking. Sattler, president, was honored in Who's Who among Nebraska FBLA members. FBLA, said Sattler, is really a business with class and quality in its members. Members of FBLA also got involved with community work. During the Christmas season they helped answer phones for Toys-for-Tots, where donations were received from the public for the needy. They also repainted Wesley Hall at the First United Methodist Church. FBLA has been a wonderful experience, said senior Teresa Haferman. The people involved were great and we got along well. I strongly encourage others to join. -S. O'Gorman Laura Simonsen and Teresa Haferman watch over the concession stand. Many good friendships were bonded through FBLA. FBLA officers Kim Bennett, Lisa Kuhn, Cindy Nathan, Kim Meisinger and Stacey Sattler attentively listen to a speaker. Honorary member, attorney Bill Gaines. Is at the far left. 142 f FBLA Members of FBLA display their float during the Homecoming parade. The float was put together the afternoon before the parade began. FBLA president, Stacey Sattler, displays the Norfolk banner. This was part of the honors program at State. Lisa Swallow. Back Row: Scott Lederer, Lori Steward, Teresa Haferman, Denise FBLA Repp, Jodi Frank, Nicole m mm Player, Holly Lenox. Craftsmen Industrial Arts Club members wait their turn in line with their float as the Homecoming Parade is about to begin. Floats were constructed one hour before parade time. Industrial Arts Club demonstrates Skill in Wayne State competition Although it was a relatively new club. Norfolk High's Industrial Arts Club seized the attention of all students when it won first prize for its Homecoming float. Industrial Arts Club was open to all students who had an interest in subjects ranging from welding to woodworking. Officers included: president Doug Kreikemeier, president; Annie Mauk, vice-president; secretary, Dave Goodwater; and treasurer, Tom Kreikemeier. Sponsor for the group was Industrial Arts instructor Harvey Rosenbaum. Highlighting the spring season was the annual industrial arts competition at Wayne State College. Contests were held in many categories of industrial arts. Students attending also watched demonstrations and took part in contests which began and concluded during the contest day. -K. Truex Dennis Mitchell and Industrial Arts Club sponsor Harvey Rosenbaum discuss the maneuverability of the Hero I robot. The complex, yet entertaining robot was on loan from Wayne State College. 144 Industrial Arts Club Industrial Arts instructor Larry Todd helps club members put the finishing touches on their Homecoming float. Industrial Arts Club won the competition. Pam Merkel gets ready to throw a high toss to end a routine. High tosses were used to create suspense. Kris Werner executes a horizontal twirl as she performs for the crowd. Horizontal twirls were basic elements found in all of the Majorettes' performances. Michelle Mellick, Pam Merkel, and Kris Werner display their talent as they perform at a boys' basketball game. Progress Majorettes develop separate Program; enjoy new success When the Majorettes appeared on the basketball court at halftime and twirled in front of two “standing room only crowds, it played havoc with their nerves. However, each performance made people take notice of how much they had improved. “I was excited when I performed in front of all of those people, said Kris Werner. I worked very hard this year, and I felt happy showing people how much I've improved. The Majorettes had a new outlook this year, and worked harder because they were a club of their own. They had a new sponsor, Evelyn Muegge, who cooperated with the Majorettes and tried to expand interest in the club. I was glad to have an opportunity to work with the Majorettes, said Mrs. Muegge. They were very patient and cooperative with me and I will miss them all very much. The Majorettes performed at nine functions this year. They were seen at two boys' basketball games, two girls' basketball games, two wrestling meets, and three parades. I had a lot of fun performing for those capacity crowds, Pam Merkel said. “It was an exciting experience for me. - M. Mellick Michelle Mellick concentrates Intently as she perfects a routine. All of the Majorettes contributed Ideas to the routines that were performed. Majorettes 146 f Marching Band The drum line synchronizes its steps as they march in the Homecoming parade. The parade gave the band an opportunity to display their pride to the public. The band enters the field fo its pre-game entertainment The flag was used to the patriotic spirit of th crowd. Marching Band raises school spirit by playing the school song before It leaves the field. The band's performance during pre-game kept the crowd In suspense for the up-coming game. Chris Wilson concentrates on technique as the band warms up on a practice field in Lincoln before the N.S.B.A. contest. Rainy weather throughout the day made competing even more difficult. Superstupendous Marching Band increases size, quality; Panther pride emerges As musicians strive for annual marching, competition honors Near the end of first period every day, the NHS Marching Band came in from a long, hard practice. Looking only a little worse for wear,” they trudged back to the band room. “There was a lot of dedication involved with the practices,” said senior Brett Hershman. Especially with the weather conditions like sleet and rain. An overwhelming sense of pride took over this band and the driving forces behind this pride were drum majors Scott Berney and Brad McLain and director Byron Braasch. Their own confidence in the band's performance affected the rest of the members. The whole band worked as one to earn the superior ratings they were awarded. The band put a lot of work in this year, Berney said. We were really proud of ourselves and what we accomplished. The band participated in three competitions this year. It earned a first place in the LaVitsef parade for the first time in six years. In the marching competition, which took place at Memorial Field, the band earned a Division One (Superior) rating. It also captured the Sweepstakes Trophy as the best overall band. This was the first time they had received this award. I think we had an excellent showing as a class A band, said McLain. We had fun and we were fired up I The band's skill and pride sustained them as they traveled to Columbus and Lincoln. In Columbus, the band won a Division One rating. The Nebraska State Bandmasters' Association competition in Lincoln was more competitive, and the band came away with a Division Two (Excellent) rating. I feel the band got superiors because of their exciting, well-played shows, said Mr. Braasch. The good music and marching execution also played a part in their success. Mr. Braasch and the band members showed concern about the quality of the band. This factor added to the hard work of everyone which helped to make this year the most successful one ever. - M. Mellick Drum major Scott Barney directs the band as It plays Cherish while the Homecoming candidates enter the field. The band's formation resembled a heart which made the magic of the night even more special. archinc anc £147 Crowdshakers Artists in Jazz Bands create excitement with New, popular songs played at concerts, games A member of. Jazz 'Band One was k selected as a member of the McDonald's All-American Band. Laura Thelander was selected as a trumpet player for this nationally known honor band. One hundred-four select high school musicians traveled to march and perform in Chicago, Phoenix, New York City, and Los Angeles during November and December. Thelander was the first NHS student to earn this honor. It was satisfying to work hard for a goal, and then achieve it,” Laura said. Making this band isanhonor for any high school musician. Both Jazz Bands as a whole had reason to be proud. Jazz Band One received first place at Hastings, and was a runner-up for the Sweepstakes Trophy. Jazz Band Two received first place at the same contest. Both of the Jazz Bands did great at contests, said Holly Lenox. I am really looking forward to next year. Jazz Band One received Superiors at the NTCC Jazz Festival, District Music Contest, and USD. Jazz Band Two also received a Superior at the Jazz Festival and District Music Contest. Both Jazz Bands had two concerts and played at various basketball games. They performed at the State Basketball Tournament, and were chosen as the best overall Jazz Band by the Lincoln Journal. Louie, Louie , I Heard it Through the Grapevine , and Land of a Thousand Dances” were just a few songs used to get the crowd involved in the games all during the basketball season. Those three tunes became theme songs for the thousands of Norfolk basketball fans. Playing for the State Basketball Tournament was inspirational, said Michael Cox. It was fun just being there, and the music we played appealed to most of the people. Sonya Schreiner agreed when she said, I enjoyed playing at the Tournaments, and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. - M. Mellick Jason Ferguson and Ron Petersen play their electric guitars as they perform in the Forum. 148 Jazz Band Laura Thelander seems proud to be a member of the McDonald’s All-American Band. Ken Smith appears at the front of the stage as the senior members of Jazz Band are introduced. Every year the seniors are recognized at the last Jazz Band concert. Michelle Petersen, a member of Jazz Band Two, performs a solo at a Jazz Band concert. Solos were performed by members of both Jazz Bands. Four Jazz Band One trumpets make up a quartet as they perform at a Jazz Band concert. All trumpet players were vital to the Jazz Bands. Joleen Allyn, a member of Jazz Band One, watches Mr. Braasch while she is drumming. Both Jazz Bands had two concerts this year. Bill Maltas leads the crowd as they clap to a Jazz Band song at State Basketball Tournaments. The Jazz Band was recognized as the best band that played during the State Tournament In Lincoln. Mr. Fossum directs the Orchestra in concert. This was the first of four Orchestra presentations. Members of Orchestra concentrate on their parts as they play. The Junior High Auditorium was one of many places they performed. Mike Fischer and Brent Ditter read their music carefully as they play their cellos during the Pops Concert. This December presentation featured music familiar to many in the audience. 150 f Orchestra Tracy Koch reads background material on the next song being played. Tri-M officers were responsible for introducing each selection. VI Contemporary Concert Band, Orchestra members spend extra Time learning music for competitions,concerts Concert Band and Orchestra music was not boring. If a person listened to the music of the Band and Orchestra this year, this statement was certainly true. The Concert Band had three public appearances this year. Two of them were concerts, and one was at Graduation. The first concert featured three trumpet soloists- Laura Thelander, Ken Smith, and Mike Effle. They were featured in a song entitled Bugler's Holiday . The band then played four other songs. When the Band appeared at their second concert, they received a standing ovation. At District Music Contest, they received a Superior for the first time ever. Since I was a sophomore this year, going to District Music Contest was a different experience for me, Tori Hackbarth said. “I also think it was a good experience because I learned a lot. Orchestra accompanied singers in the Fall Musical, and made three other appearances. During one of their concerts, they played the William Tell Overture . This song was better known as the Theme of Lone Ranger . At District Music Contest, two members of Orchestra received solo ratings. Tara Shain earned an Excellent for her viola solo, and Laura Thelander received a Superior for her violin solo. All of the Orchestra members put in much time and dedication to their music. We did more performances this year so people had more chances to hear how much we have improved, Glori Hubenthal said. - M. Mellick Priscilla Ross and Shelly Lawson play their section's solo during concert. Tina Steele and Dana Baker await their entrance. Laura Thelander, Ken Smith, and Mike Effle make up a trio performance at a concert. They are playing Bugler's Holiday”, a famous composition for trumpet trios. Concert Band 151 Karl Koelling, Michael Dainton, and Darin Nelson are members of the Mens Barbershop Quartet. They represented the group at three contests during the year. June Schock, a Nebraska Artist in Residence, performs part of the song Mechanical Doll for choir students. Mrs. Schock helped choir students with vocal techniques, and offered individual assistance. Kim Carlson, Susan Farrens, and Sue Sporleder exhibit facial expressions to add emphasis to a song. Taping of the show took four hours. 152 9---------- § Vocal Music The NHS Varsity Choir tapes the ETV Christmas show in Lincoln. They were chosen as one of seven Nebraska choirs to receive this honor to sing. Incomparable New year brings achievement, excitement for Varsity Choir, Barbershop, Girls' Ensemble Vocal Music Highlighting the school year for Varsity Choir was the group's appearance on ETV during the Christmas recess. Forty-three members made up the group which was open to all juniors and seniors. Varsity Choir was fun, Tim DeFor said. I learned more about music this year. The choir was selected to be one of seven choirs appearing on a Nebraska ETV holiday series, Nebraska High School Caroling Choirs. The choir spent four hours making sure the program was perfect before it was aired. After they finished taping the show, it was shown on Christmas night at 9:30 p.m. Taping the show was tiring, Michelle Petersen said. ...However, it was a great accomplishment. The choir then proceeded to display their talent during four concerts throughout the year. They also competed at District Music Contest where they captured a Superior rating. At the end of the year they had a Music Banquet where Ron Patch presented awards to Cadet and Varsity Choir members. Along with all of the work the choirs did, there were smaller music groups which worked outside of class. Each person is vital to a music group such as Mens Barbershop Quartet, Karl Koelling said. The Men's Barbershop Quartet met once a week after school. They earned an Excellent at District Music Contest. They also received first place at the Lions' Talent Contest in Norfolk, and second place at the talent contest at Genoa. They also made an appearance at the Choraleers' Dinner Theatre. The harmonies for Men’s Barbershop are hard, but we enjoy the close harmony, said Koelling. Girls' Ensemble met twice a week before school. The group consisted of nine girls. Regardless of their small number; they received second place at the Lions' Talent Contest, and an Excellent at District Music Contest. The sophomores are talented, junior Lisa Oberg said. I felt honored to work with them. - M. Mellick Members of the Girls' Ensemble sing at a concert In the Junior High Auditorium. Girls' Ensemble often took time out of class to practice. Choreograph Choraleers, J.V. Swing Choir bring about Close friendships as the year unfolds success Choreography was a demanding time-consumer as far as the Choraleers were concerned. Even when the group met every day during class, outside work was needed to make dance steps smoother. The choreography was fun and fit our music well, Sean Gutman said. Our choreographer, Angie Urban, deserves a lot of credit for what she's done. Along with choreography, the Choraleers' shows, themselves, were major factors which contributed to the group's excellence. They competed at USD, the NTCC Jazz Festival, and District Music Contest. At USD they earned an Excellent. They received a Superior at the Jazz Festival and placed third. At District Music Contest they also won a Superior. They spread Christmas joy to elementary students and nursing homes with their performances. At the end of the year, they held the first annual Dinner Theatre which consisted of a spaghetti feed along with entertainment from the Choraleers and the J.V. Swing Choir. Choraleers and J.V. Swing Choir bring about close friendships because you are with the same people every day, Darin Nelson said. The J.V. Swing Choir was a swing choir for anyone who was interested in acquiring experience to try out for Choraleers. The swing choir met twice a week before school. They sang at the NTCC Jazz Festival and received a Superior at District Music Contest. The younger singers were the first junior varsity choir to attain this goal. Working on facial expression was very challenging, Jason Vaughn said, ...however, working with the other people was fun-“ - M. Mellick 154 Chorajeers JW Swin Members of the Choraleers get In the Christmas mood as they demonstrate their Shopping Mall Seizure while they perform at the Elks' Club. The Choraleers' performances were almost as hectic as the Christmas rush. Kyle Hughes shows his emotion while he sings Friends at the Choraleers' Dinner Theatre. The Dinner Theatre is likely to become a tradition because of the success of the event. Members of the J.V. Swing Choir sing about a Penny Lover as they perform at the Dinner Theatre. Laurie Urban, Robyn Woods, Darin Nelson, and Karl Koelling get emotional as they hug after the Dinner Theatre. This event, staged for the first time, was the last time the 1987 group performed. Tom Luellen looks a little overworked as he relaxes after a performance. Great amounts of energy were placed in every performance. Keith Emerson and Scott Van Auker sing Higher • and Higher as they perform. Swing Choir members put in a . lot of time on choreography. Angie Urban sings at a Tri-M recital. Various performers were chosen to entertain at this recital. ltii Choicest Music Department sends five To Nebraska All-State concerts Five NHS music students were chosen for All-State this year. Three came from Varsity Choir, one from Band and Orchestra each. Karl Koelling, Angie Urban, and Bill Maltas were selected to represent the Choir at All-State. Auditions consisted of a solo, scale, and sightreading. Those who auditioned spent many hours outside of class preparing. It was a great experience, Angie Urban said. “I feel fortunate to have been able to be there. Scott Berney was chosen for All-State for Band. He played a bassoon solo and was chosen by the same criteria as Choir members. It was a great opportunity to work with the best composers and musicians from around the state, Berney said. Sophomore Tara Shain was chosen for All-State Orchestra as a viola player' I tried out for All-State just to see what it was like, said Shain. I was really surprised I got in. Other music students who tried out were: Cheryl Mrsny, Jeff Jorgensen, Brent Ditter, Mike Fischer, Tina Steele, Dana Baker, Mike Effle, Brad McLain, and Ken Smith. -M. Mellick Tracy Koch and Joleen Allyn listen to Mr. Braasch as he 9 explains audition procedures —for honor bands. Koch was i_ AII-State selected as a member of Hastings and Wesleyan Honor Bands. Patty Bush plays her solo for the Tri-M recital. Performing for an audience was required for every person in Tri-M. Masterful Tri-M initiates twice; numbers Added to musicians' honorary Leadership, attitude, and musicianship were important qualities for members of Modern Music Masters (Tri-M) at NHS. Tri-M is a good leadership type of organization for musicians, Ken Smith said. Sponsors for this organization were Ron Patch and Byron Braasch, music instructors Applicants for this group were nominated by the current members and officers with the sponsors' advice. The nominations were based on Jody Eilwanger, Ranelle Tlghe, and Tara Shain wait patiently to be initiated Into Trl-M. Two initiations are held every school year. the individual's leadership in the Music Department, overall musicianship, and good attitude. The nominees had to maintain high grades and must have played or sang a solo or been in an ensemble for a music class. Tri-M members presented a recital and had an initiation for various members in April. Officers were: Laura Thelander, president; Tracy Koch, vice-president; Tina Steel, secretary; Mindy Hamilton, treasurer; and Ken Smith, historian. -M. Mellick Bill Maltas, Angie Urban, and Ken Smith enjoys some cake Karl Koelling were selected during the reception after the as members of All-State Trl-M Initiation. He was Choir. Endless hours of elected as the honor learning and practicing music organization's historian, were need for All-State selection. Tri-M 157 MMV I nf th Oklahoma's star linebacker Brian Bosworth was notorious for his tactics and glitter off and on the field. Bosworth lost some of his glitter when the NCAA's drug testing results were analyzed. The NCAA suspended Bosworth and 20 other football players from participating in their respective bowl games because they had used anabolic steroids. Bosworth responded to his suspension by the NCAA stating, Welcome to Russia . The Whitehead case proved to be one of the most famous and controversial cases in the United States and even the world. This case dealt with the issue of surrogate parenting. Mary Beth Whitehead delivered a baby girl for William and Elizabeth Stem (pictured), who were unable to have a child of their own. Mrs. Whitehead refused to give up the baby girl she named Sara. Finally, this case was brought to court where custody was granted to Mr. Stem, the natural father. otoby Tunc The hottest personality this year was undoubtedly Vanna White, the hostess of Wheel of Fortune. Every night 43 million viewers tuned into the Wheel to watch Vanna, the world's best-known letter turner. Thousands of companies recurited Vanna for endorsements; companies planned to market a Vanna doll; and finally, bookstores across the country were swamped with orders for her autobiography, Vanna Speaks. Photo by Newsweek Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls soared above the National Basketball Association in a way no other backcourt player ever had. Averaging nearly 40 points a game, he dazzled fans with his midair moves and was considered by many to be the best athlete in all of sports. Kids across the country imitated his technique of letting their tongue hang out while playing and bought the Air Jordan shoes in hope of catching his magic. Aviation came a long way since Charles Lindbergh's daring solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927 when the Voyager completed a round-the-world flight without refueling. The flight was always considered impossible because no plane could carry enough fuel to take it 26,000 miles. But on December 14, 1986, Voyager began its journey sailing over the Pacific Ocean, over Africa, and into the South Atlantic before landing back at Edwards Air Force Base. Pilots Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager completed the flight while sharing a cockpit about the size of a phone booth for over a week. ■H Photo by T Scandals erupted in the Reagan administration in November when there were reports that the United States sold arms to Iran in return for the release of hostages in the Middle East. Later, it was shown that profits from these arms sales were diverted to the Contras fighting in Nicaragua. The mastermind of this plan was Lt. Colonel Oliver North. Senate hearings were then held to sort out the details of the sales and to determine the extent of Sophomore Natasha Siores checks over the vast selection of movies to rent at Nebraska Video Center. The popularity of videotapes and VCRs rapidly increased. Renting movies on videotapes proved to be less expensive than going to the theaters while VCRs were essential for soap opera addicts who taped their favorite daytime soap while they were in school. The VCR became a valuable tool in education as well as entertainment. Several teachers used special programs on videotapes as additional learning devices. m Several students relax in the newly carpeted Forum. NHS students were welcomed back to school in August with the new beige carpeting. Because there were some complaints about the carpet's color, organizations donated money to purchase carpeting that shaped a maroon N for the bottom of the Forum. ews a Junior Shannon Avery works with one of her students at the Monroe Mental Health Center. Avery, along with Tina Timmerman, Linda Adams, and Megan Lindsay, spent two hours each week working with the mentally retarded. The time they spent with the students was divided between doing workbook activities and reading stories. For these four students, their volunteer work was an excellent experience for their future career plans. Paul Kimble begins his first tanning session at Hair by Stewart's. Many students desiring a great tan chose tanning beds for a quicker tan than with the sun. Sessions usually ran for 30 minutes. Mini-Mag — Extra-ORR-din Is a woman's place in the home? For Kay Orr her place became the governor’s office when Nebraskans cast their votes. Nebraska made history and received national attention when its voters nominated two women from the two major political parties in a run for the state's governorship, the first time that had occurred in any state. Kay Orr also made history by becoming the first Republican woman governor. Some of our own teachers and students played a role in this historical occasion. For several seniors who reached 18 before November 4, it was their first opportunity to vote. This election was exciting not only because it was my first time to vote, but also because Nebraska would have a woman governor, commented Gina Peters. Other students had not yet reached the voting age, but were still involved in the election as campaign workers for Helen Boosalis and Kay Orr. Because my parents are active in the Democratic party, I became involved with the Boosalis campaign. I passed out leaflets, put up yard signs, and attended political rallies, said Joel Reimer. I became involved with Kay Orr's campaign because of my interests in politics. I attended various meeting and met with some Republican leaders of Nebraska, stated Mike Effle. Government teacher, Jim Kubik, was Boosalis' Madison County finance chairman. His priority was to raise more money for the campaign. Obviously, we didn't raise enough. It is hard, though, because Madison has one of the highest percentages of registered Republicans in the state, said Mr. Kubik. The near-rccord voter turnout, the coverage by the media, and the national attention focused on Nebraska earned the Orr-Boosalis race a place in history. -L. Thelander ISfSPlBlHE H grV M candidate Helen Boosalis gives her views on education to state education members Jim Kubik, Mrs. Jan Lindsay Black, and Mrs at Richey. Mr. Kubik and Mrs. Lindsay are -chers in the Norfolk school system. Newly elected governor Kay Orr poses in the State Capitol after a press conference. She is Nebra-1-’- =------------------- At a Madison County fund raiser, Kay Orr presents her plan for economic growth. Nebraska Representativies Doug Bereuter and Hal Daub listen closely. Aft,er speaking, with supporters in Norfolk, Helen Boosahs gives her autograph to a young admirer. Both candidates actively campaigner! throughout Nebraska. Senior Kevin Paladino casts his ballot. He and other 18 year old NHS seniors voted for the first time in the 1986 elecdon. Pam Johnson and Joel Reimer discuss the results of the recent election. Both students campaigned for their two respective candidates. Bonanza prepares for its Grand Opening in April. It is located on 13th Street with many other eating establishments. Senior Joe Otto makes his selection at the candy machine. The candy machine was a new addition to the student lounge this year. Roger Mullins and Rob Lamson try out the food at Runza Hut. Students enjoyed the privilege of eating out for their lunch hour. Mini-Mag Choosing to stay and eat at the cafeteria are juniors Shelia Matthews, Rochelle Rudloff, and Jenny Auman. Eating at the cafeteria was less expensive than going out for lunch. Let's do lunch When a student at NHS reached his junior year, there was one privilege that stood out from the rest—open campus for lunch. Juniors and seniors had more choices for their lunch this year with the opening of Bonanza and Runza Hut. Along with these two restaurants, there were also the choices of Burger King, McDonald's, Valentino's, and many other places. Although they were given open campus, some students remained at school during their lunch hours. For those who were in Jazz Band or Choraleers only having 20 minutes for lunch, the cafeteria was the choice for their meals. Other students lived off the candy and pop machines. Whatever choice they made, lunch provided students with a needed break from classes. L. Thelander Mini-Mag Community Juniors Angie Nass, Roger Mullins, and Sheri Oleson relax at the Sunset Plaza. The Plaza recently finished remodeling the interior and exterior of the building. Kendra Curry points out the correct shooting technique to one of her team members. Curry volunteered as a coach for the YMCA basketball league. Troy Test finds a variety of baseball equipment at a local sporting goods store. Many students could be found on the weekends shopping downtown or at the Sunset Plaza. A member of the Shooting Stars enjoys his talk with one of the study halls. He and other members of the team gave a message about drug abuse to NHS students. Essential services Students contribute to Norfolk in many ways as community Provides opportunities of recreation, shopping, entertainment . Do you think that Norfolk is a good place to grow up? A ■ I believe that Norfolk is a great place to grow up. It has an outstanding school system and citizens that are very supportive of its youth. -Renae Mackender A f m Norfolk is a pretty good place to grow up. You get the big town atmosphere plus the small town atmosphere. The people are friendly and honest. -Terri Larson wWhat has the community of Norfolk provided you with? A %■ Norfolk has an excellent school system and beautiful park and recreational facilities. There are a variety of activities to choose from, such as the city rec programs and the community concerts. -Renae Mackender A f u Norfolk has provided me with numerous things. I belong to a well-organized and well-established church. The YMCA has given me a place to have fun, while staying in shape. The community also supports its public schools which have given a good education. -Terri Larson C) How do you personally contribute to Norfolk? a By belonging to several organizations and clubs, a person continually helps make Norfolk better and stronger. These school and church groups are good representativies of our city, and they improve the way of life in Norfolk. -Jeff Dircksen A %■ I am active in community work by offering my time to the Bloodmobile, my church, and other service organizations. -Renae Mackender -L. Thelander Eagle Scout, Mike Sorsen. Job’s Daughters Bethel members gather at the end of an Installation ceremony. Senior Renae Mackender has just been installed as Honored Queen. Job's Daughters Honored Queen Job's Daughters Honored Queen Kim Bounds. Renae Mackender. Job's Scouts Advocate Community youth organizations Give service, support to many Carmen Boschult and her cousin from Madison chat with Trevor Longe. STRAYT had a lock-in overnighter at the local Christian College gymnasium. STRAYT members play a game of volleyball during a party. The three-year old organization gives students opportunities to socialize without peer pressure to abuse alcohol or drugs. Service to the community, that's what STRAYT, Job's Daughters and Eagle Scouts are all about. STRAYT (Students Together Reaching Area Youths Today) was an organization created two years ago to provide drug and alcohol-free options to local teens. President Pat Mancini said, “We just want to give kids who choose not to drink or do drugs another choice. STRAYT membership is not limited to those who have never tried alcohol or drugs. In fact, they want the people who use them to see what life's like without them. If there's a whole group of kide who don't drink or use, then the people who do only because of peer pressure will see that not 'everyone's doing it', said Mancini. The group sponsored several straight parties during the year. The most fun we had was the overnight at the Christian College, said Mancini. We had about 50 people show up. The future of the group depends on the students. Mancini said So far, the support of sophomores has been great, but it has to continue or the group will die quickly. Job's Daughters was another community-oriented group which was extremely active in Norfolk. The organization was m de up of approximately 45 girls between the ages of 11 and 20 who were, in some way related to a Master Mason. Started in Omaha, Nebraska, 1987 boasted bethels in countries around the world including the Phillipines, Guatemala and Canada. The girls' largest fundraiser was the annual sale of Christmas greenery. They also had a No-Bake bake sale where everyone just donated money. Their fun activities included a Father-Daughter cake decorating contest and auction. They played putt-putt golf, flag football and had a “Backwards Meal . The highlight of the year was Grand Bethel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The meeting is similar to a state convention where all of the girls from across Nebraska get together and compete for state awards. Norfolk brought home the Spirit Award and ranked tenth in the Bethel of the Year competition. They also ranked among the Top Ten in various subdivisions of the contest. Bill Maltas and Mike Sorsen were awarded the honor of Eagle Scout this year. As members of Boy Scouts they were eligible, with a great deal of hard work, for this distinction. -K. Truex STRAYT Osborn Motors 700 E. Omaha Ave. 371-3765 Tastee Treet 300 S. 1st 371-3303 Doug Sykes needs a break after working all day with JoAnne Beirlger, Tammy Svik, and Kim Bennett. Norwest Banks 2 locations 227 Norfolk Ave. Sunset Plaza 371-4321 NORWEST BANKS Let others drive their Porsches and Trans Ams, Kory Kenny prefers a Gerhold Concrete cement mixer. Sunset Drug Sunset Plaza 371-8904 Gerhold Concrete 1900 Riverside Blvd. 371-9610 Dave Prochaska and Melanie Elliott are ready to help you at Sunset Drug. Barn'rds 1204 Omaha Ave. 379-3550 Clark Brothers Transfer 900 N. 1st 371-2214 Roman Packing Co. So. 13th 371-5990 , NEBRASKA L SPORTS Nebraska Sports Sunset Plaza 371-3352 Cookie Company Sunset Plaza 371-3115 Norfolk Auto Supply Inc. 127 So. 6th 371-1030 Norco Feed Mills Co. East Omaha Ave. 371-2040 Dudley's Dry Cleaners and Launderers 126 No. 3rd 371-4044 Pizza Hut 1019 S 13th 371-7750 1224 Riverside Blvd. 379-4470 Lisa Peterson models one of the many styles of t-shirts offered at Rags to Riches. Rags to Riches Sunset Plaza 379-2273 Rave Pharmacy 414 Norfolk Ave. 371-0728 Stephanie O'Gorman answers the phone at Norfolk Dally News in one of her normal grouchy moods. Norfolk Daily News 525 Norfolk Ave. 371-1020 Family Dentists 2612 Norfolk Ave. 371-2318 Insurance Associates 421 Norfolk Ave. 371-9338 Courtesy Ford 423 Madison Ave. 371-9350 Steve O'Gorman demonstrates his ability at peeling potatoes for his place of employment, Mary's Cafe. Mary's Cafe 801 E. Norfolk Ave. 371-5525 Big Red Printing 129 N. 3rd St. 379-0616 JC Penney Sunset Plaza 371-0320 The Karpet Shop 708 W. Benjamin Ave. 379-2702 tfie Karpet SfiaP REGISTER TO NIN FREE P L PAINT Wal-Mart 919 So. 20th St. 371-8363 Flowerama Sunset Plaza 379-2506 Norfolk Country Inn 1201 So. 13th St. 371-4430 The Corner 131 No. 3rd 371-6346 Quality Snap Shots Sunset Plaza 371-7242 Godfather's Pizza 714 W. Benjamin 371-2000 Bradford Insurance Agency 215 Madison 371-1123 Delay First National Bank Trust Company 401 Norfolk Ave. 371-1001 Mid-Plains Aviation S. Hwy 81 371-1783 The Little Professor Sunset Plaza 379-2812 Century Lumber 506 Norfolk Ave 371-3620 Domino's 1306 Norfolk Ave. 371-0107 Wetzel and Truex 421 Norfolk Ave. 371-9338 Kim Deyonge and Dave Prochaska believe they've picked a gem amongst these enchanting time pieces. Step Ahead 211-1 2 Norfolk Ave. 379-2440 County Market 2125 Krenzien Dr. 371-6282 Lynn Sons 2602 Norfolk Ave. 371-5090 600 Norfolk Ave. Village Flower Shop 503 No. 13th 371-5827 Edward D. Jones Co 434 Norfolk Ave. 371-1703 Ads T Putter's Jewelry 408 Norfolk Ave 371-5520 Kristi Truex and Joel Reimer show off some of Tripps' latest merchandise. Tripps 428 Norfolk Ave. 379-0305 The Golden Corral 1021 S 13th St. 371-8210 A' 7 183 The New Herberger's Herberger's, located In the Sunset Plaza Shopping Center, has gone through an extensive renovation and addition of 12,900 square feet In the spring of 1987. The expansion resulted in bringing the total square footage to 42,900. Illustrated below is the NEW Herberger's store. To give a more fashionable look and aid the traffic flow, Herberger's has remodeled the entire store and re-aligned each department. These changes will help give customers more convenience in shopping. Herberger's has always taken pride in giving prompt, professional, and courteous service to make shopping an enjoyable experience. Our staff believes in good quality customer service and satisfaction. We want to continue serving our customers In Norfolk and the surrounding communities. Domestics Where There's a Helpful Smile in Every Aisle Hy-Vee Food Stores 105 E. Norfolk Ave. 379-1706 1804 Center Dr. 371-7071 Jason Speldel invites you to check out Mid City's sound. Mid-City 1501 Michigan Ave. 371-6838 Ads ;i85 Gina Wynn Van Allan 511 So. 4th St. 379-2025 Sherwood Medical Sixpence LTD 416 Norfolk Ave. 379-2120 Jennifer Becker and Sarah Stafford exhibit their true personalities In a rare photo. Stephanie Nathan models the latest In denim. Larson Florine 425 Norfolk Ave. 371-2148 Brass Buckle Sunset Plaza 371-1804 186 Ads Gibson's 2600 W. Norfolk Ave. 371-5152 Our hidden camera caught Angel Gibson squeezing the Charmin'1. Franc's Beauty Shop 109 No. 4th 371-9658 Skyview Family Practice P.C. 110 No. 16th Suite 12 Jeffrey David, M.D. Michael Murphy, M.D. Joseph David, Jr., M.D. Tom Surber, M.D. Robin Uecker prefers her pineapple fresh, plump and juicy. Pic'N Save 705 W. Benjamin 371-6624 Norfolk Medical Group, P.C. 900 Norfolk Ave. 371-3160 Jodi Fairbanks is overjoyed to discover that even the headless posess great taste in clothing. Denim-n-Lace 710 So. 13th St. 371-5033 McDonald's 813 So. 13th 379-1800 Kim Gates says, Oh Ron, give me a free Mcshake. Steve Renner stands with one of his most frequent customers. Renner Auto 1208 Pierce 371-6622 Y.M.C.A. 301 Benjamin Ave. 371-9770 Gymnastics instructor Jill Northouse spots a student on the parallel bars. TOMS MUSIC HOUSE Gina Meyer and friend stand outside Doc Eddy's trying to attract customers. Doc Eddy's 1905 Vicki Lane 371-7292 Tom's Music House 432 Norfolk Ave. 371-3290 Ads 189 GILLETT DAIRY Buds, Maude the Cow and Petey the Panther , take time out to wave to their fans. 190 Ads Langel's Chevrolet W. Hwy 275 Bypass 371-3377 Michaela Lutt and Stacey Riggins wouldn't mind owning this 1987 Corvette. Bill Scott and Pat Mendez enjoy playing with the toys while their mommies shop. Shopko 2005 Krenzien 379-1600 Kristi Klug conjures up yet another 'scrumpdillyishus' treat. Dairy Queen 1137 Riverside Blvd. 371-3115 Sunset Plaza 371-5400 191 Burger King 701 So. 13th 371-9492 Mr. G's Mini Mart 1100 No. Kim Bounds and Pam Merkel relax at Burger King on a Friday night. Riverside Blvd. 379-4511 Heckman Top Body Co. Dr. C.A. Wilber, D.D.S. 124 E. Norfolk Ave. 307 Madison 371-4494 371-3991 Shaffer Pontiac-Buick Inc. 3700 W Norfolk Ave. 371-4620 Dr. Robert Smith, D.D.S, 109 No. 15th 371-5880 Dr. J.P. Murphy D.D.S. 1300 Verges 371-0886 Dr. William D. Logan P.C 313 Philip 379-0400 Dr. Jackson J. Good 501 No. 13th 371-0180 Ransom G. Roman Real Estate Box 1227 371-6797 A£. 9 —i— 193 Girls' N-Club: Front Row: Stacy Dieckman, Amy Budde, Sandy Dieckman, Kendra Curry, Julie Gettman. Row 2: Missy Wendt, Chantel Geyer, Cindy Stevens, Jennifer Becker, Sarah, Stafford, Mindy Hamilton, Terri Larson, Angie Nass. Row 3: Kamille Klitzke, Kay Luedke, Dawn Larson, Tara Fuglsang, Gina Peters JoAnne Beirlger, Sheri Olson, Kim Haase. Student Council: Front Row: Oystein Soug, Marc Gebauer, Sean Wiley, Scott Berney, Rich Jones, Kristin Dietz, Jackie Faunce, Susan Farrens, Eric Often. Row 2: Kaisa Mustonen, Cibele Mendez, Gina Meyer, Elissa Balsiger, Stephanie Nathan Robin Uecker. Row 3: Anthony Arkfeld, Tina Timmerman, Kristi Kluq Kristi Truex, Susan Olson, Holly Geyer, Michelle Mauch. Row 4: Dann Nelson Greg Sunderman, Kory Barr, Dan Kruse, Chris Price, Brian Wilcox, Chris Slahn’ Jerry Cover. Spanish Club: Front Row: Renae Mackender, Michelle Petersen, Sandy Dieckman, Patty Bush, Gina Peters, Stacy Lemmon, Rishell, Brown, Elissa Balsiger. Row 2: Michelle Miller, Karin Gibson, Renee Donahue, Michelle Muehlmeier, Lisa Gose, Michelle Martinez, Carl Noyes, Robin Uecker, Sponsor Karen Indra. Row 3: Tara Shain, Andrea Dahlhelm, Lori Claussen, Ann Feidler, Rich Allen, Laura Halferty, Christy Lange, Amy Petersen, Terri Hively. Row 4: Stacy Dieckman, Kim Bennett, Kay Player, Carol Pospisil, Mary Weis, Gerri Schademnn, Susan Kramer, Theresa Lange. A Accomplishments 4, 5 Adams. Ann 44 Adams, Linda 44,116,161 Adams. Scott 44 Adams, Shawn 44, 118 Adle, Tony 54 Administration 64, 65 Advertising 170-193 Aeschliman, Travis 28, 30 AJbers, Marcus 54,103 Allen, Rich 8.10, 45. 85,113 Allison. Rick 9. 28. 30.136.137 All-State 156 Allyn, Joleen 54, 115, 131, 149 Ames. Craig 54 Amundson, Lowell 55 Amundson, Scott 45, 81, 112,113 Andersen. Jason 55 Andersen. Rod 28.30. 139 Andersen, Shannon 55 Andersen. Stephan 28, 30. 76 Anderson, Craig 55 Anderson, Deanna 55 Anderson. Stacey 55 Arens, Brian 54 Arens. Lisa 18. 20, 28, 30,117 Arkfeld. Anthony 54. 113 Arment, Grant 66 Armitage, Ron 54 Arneson. B.J. 28. 30 Asch, Jon 54.95 Askew, Janet 45 Atwood. Lisa 27,55.123 Auman, Jenny 45. 165 Avery, Shannon 45. 161 Bader, Jackie 13, 28, 30 Bahm, Amy 12. 28, 30 Bahr, Carole 30, 39 Baker, Allison 28, 30, 39 Baker, Dana 45,85.103.111.151. 156 Baker. Jyl 45, 86. 87, 106, 107,126,202 Baker, Robert 54 64 Baker, Shad 55, 73, 113 Baker, Tricia 28. 30 Balsiger. Elissa 55. 56. 83, 85.102,103,130, 131 Balsiger, Kathy 66 Bancke, Richard 66. 102,103,110, 111 Bancroft, Monica 52. 55 Barney, Carol 66, 136 Barnett. Lynn 55 Barn'rds 131 Barr. Kory 8.10. 45.81,94,95.112, 113 Barr, Penny 28. 30. 86. 87. 96. 97 Bartscher. Dawn 55. 56 Basketball. Boys' 98. 99. 100, 101 Basketball, Girls' 96. 97 Bass. Jennifer 54 Bates, Dewayne 54 Bates. M.ke 28.30 Bauer. Brook 54, 97. 104 Bauermeister. Jody 45 Beard, Bill 66 Beaty, Or alee 54 Becker. Jennifer 8.9.16,17, 28. 30. 88. 89, 137,186.204 Beckner, Dave 45 Behnke. Brian 55 Behnke, Julie 30. 39 Beiriger, JoAnne 27. 28, 30, 70 Beltz, Mike 28, 30 Beltz. Patty 18,28,30,123 Bender, Juli 45 Bennett. Kim 8, 28. 30. 142,143, 204 Bennington, James 45 Benson. Evelyn 68 Benton, Amy 55.131 Berney. Scott 5. 8,10.12, 28. 30,120,147 156 Bethune, Steve 55 Bethune. Tina 28, 30 Betti n. Roger 45 Beye, Jeff 15,55 Beyer, Kris 55 Big Red Printing 176 Blain, Troy 55 Blair, Natalie 28, 30 Blaser, Larry 66, 95.104, Blevins, Julie 54, Blide, Jon 28.35 Boardman. Mike 54. 72 dockeiman, ivtaryis b Boettger, Gwen 45 Borgman. Ryan 54 Boschult, Carmen 54, 72 Bottger, Troy 28,30,118 Bottorff, Sheila 28,30,39.87, 142 Borttorff, Alice 68 Boulden. Brent 45,52, 81,95 Bounds. Kim 28.30.31.122.124.125.168,193 .204 Bowers. Robby 55 Bowers. Roger 28,30 Boyd, David 66,94 Braasch. Byron 66,147,149 Brady. David 30.39.81 Braesch, Eric 8.45.79.98,99,100.117 Bradford Insurance Agency 178 Brass Buckle 186 Brausey, Alan 30,39 Brenden. Tracy 55 Brenda, Tricia 28.30 Bretschneider. Candy 30,39 Bronzynski, Lori 55 Brooks. Keli 55,111,131 Brown. Aaron 55 Brown, Doug 66,90,91.96 Brown, Jim 28,30 Brown. Martha 66.131, 135 Brown, Rishell 45, 205 Brtek, Mary 55 Bruckner, Scott 54 Brudigan, Amy 54 Brugger, Kim 54,111, 124 Bruening, Ron 20,66,132 Brundieck, Shane 45 Brungardt, Mary 30,69 Brus, John 45 Bryant, Rob 45 Budde. Amy 28.30,31,86.87.97.111,133 Buker, Tammy 54,107 Burger King 193 Burkink, Beth 28,30 Burkink, Jeff 13, 65 Burleigh, Angela 131 Burrell. Sam 45. 81, 116 Burroughs. Stacy 1.28, 30 Bush. Patty 8, 9,28. 30.114,131.136,157 Buss, Dean 45 Busskohl, Kristin 45, 53. 86. 87. 97 Butterfield. Steve 55. 81, 104, 113 Butterfield. Jan 69 C Caauwe, Chris 28. 30 Cadet Choir 153 Canfield, Larry 65 Carlson, Chad 55 Carlson. Dean 16, 28. 30,81, 112, 113 Carlson. Kim 19. 28.30.39. 77, 126, 127, 152 Carney. Pat 28.30,71, 102,103 Carpenter. Shayne 29, 30. 34. 81 Carpenter. Troy 55 Cars tens. Audra 29. 30 Carstens. Brian 55 Carstens, Gail 29. 31 Carstens. Jared 45 Carstens. Jerry 55 Carstens. Robert 45 Caubarrus. Mike 54 Century Lumber 180 Chamberlin. Kim 54 Chapman. Gary 54 Chapman. Marla 29. 31 Charlton, Waylan 45 Cheerleaders 122, 123, 124, 125 Cheney. Bob 29.31 Choraleers 154, 155 Christiansen. Christi 54 Christensen. Corey 44, 116 Christensen, Kim 55 Christensen. Mark 55, 95 Christensen, Pam 66 Christensen, Troy 9. 55 Clark Brothers Transfer 171 Clausen. Doug 29. 31 Claussen. Lori 45 Closing 202, 203 Clyde, Rick 45 Cobb. Jenny 29, 31. 131 Cobb, Linda 69 Cobb, Terry 55 Coble, Wendy 55 Cocker ham, Stacey 55 Coger, Lara 52, 54 Coler, Jesse 54 Collett. Keith 54, 94. 95, 113 Colophon 204 Community 166, 167, 168, 169 Computer Science Club 118, 119 Cook. Becky28.31 Cook, Carl 81 Cookie Company 172 Cooper, Kerry 45 The Corner 177 Cornett, Kevin 45 County Market 181 Courtesy Ford 175 Cover. Jerry 66. 88.89. 104 Cox. Clay 29. 31,81 Cox. Mike 54, 103, 118, 148 Crain. Mike 55.108, 109 Crippen. Kory 20, 45,99, 105, 113,116 Crosier, Rick 138 Cross Country. Boys' 83, 84. 85 Cross Country, Girls' 83. 84, 85 Cross, Dick 66, 108 Culver. Kristin 44 Curriculum 70, 71,76, 77 Curry, Kendra 44. 96, 132,166 Cuttell, Lance 44,117 D Dahlkoetter, Chad 55 Dainton, Mike 55,130,131,152 Dairy Queen 191 Dalheim, Andria 45 David, James 55, 115 Davis, Brian 55 Davis. Paul 5. 10,12. 13,29, 31.71,118,119. 140,141 Davis, William 44 Day, Nan 9, 44.131 Deal, Michelle 29, 31 DeBord, Daniel 29, 31 DECA 116, 117 Dederman, Sara 55. 92, 97 DeFor, Andrea 29,31.85 DeForTim 20,21.44.131,153 Degaillez, Garni 44 Deitloff, Marda 45 Delashmutt, Lorette 29.31 Delay First National Bank Trust 179 Denim-N-Lace 188 DeYonge. Kim 1,29,31, 131 Dickes, Mike 56,95,104 Dickey, Jeff 45,95 Dieckman, Sandy 6, 7,8,9. 12,29,31,110, 111, 136 Dieckman, Stacy 8,9. 29, 31,110,111 Dieter, Don 64 Dieter. Rex 56. 121 Dietz, Kristin 18. 29,31 Dirckson. Jeff 56. 142.143.167 Ditter, Brent 45, 150, 156 Dittman, Lon Dittman, Tara 56 Dittrich, Bobbi 17, 45. 52 Doc Eddy's 189 Doering, Julie 56 Dohren. Kacey 45 Dohren, Krista 56. 92 Domino's 180 Donahue, Renee 45, 116 Donner, Brad 56, 57 Doolittle. Bryan 56, 57,113 Doolittle, Teresa 29. 31 Doran, Amy 44.124 Doran, Vem 5,65 Downs, Craig 29, 31 Drahota. Doug 56, 57. 72 Drahota, Troy 16,17,29,31,81,82.99,101 Droescher, Dale 29. 31,115, 131 Droescher, Dennis 44 Dudley's Dry Cleaners and Launders 173 Dusterhoft, Suzanne 56, 57, 72 E Eberhardt, Sandy 29, 31.34. 85. 131 Eden, Kevin 45 Edward, D. Jones Company 1 � i Effle, Mike 12,29.31,90.91.120,151,156 Eggink, Heather 31,39, 111 Eggink, Mark Ehlers, Brent 45,53,81 Elkins, Michelle 29, 31 Elliot, Melanie 11. 29. 31.43 Ellis, Tonja 27. 45, 87 Ellwanger, Jody 56. 157 Emerson. Keith 56. 85. 92.113, 131,155 Emrich, Stacey 45 Engel, Michelle 56 Ensemble, Girls’ 153 Ewald, Michelle 45 Ewing, Michelle F Faculty 62.63. 64. 65, 66. 67, 68. 69 Fairbanks, Jodi 57 Falk, Shannon 45 Fall J.V. Sports 92, 93 Falter, Mary Jo 66 Family Dentists 175 Farr, Holly 57 Farr, Kristi 45 Farr, Troy 29,31 Farrar, Patti 29.31 Farrens. Susan 18. 19. 29, 31.152 Faunce, Jackie 29. 31 Faunce, Tim 56,113 Faust. Rob 18. 29. 31.43, 81,82, 98. 99 FBLA 142, 143 Feddern, Jason 15. 45 Feenstra, Candi 56. 57, 131 Fehrs. Dave 44, 116 Feidler, Ann 8, 44,89,135 Feistner,Sharon 66 Fendrick, John 56. 57. 84, 85.113 Ferguson, Jason 29, 31, 148 Feurerbacher, Chad 18, 19. 29, 31.99. 101. 181 FFA 138.139 Field, Andrea 56, 57 Field, John 29. 31, 117 Finke, Gary 44 Fischer. Mike 8, 44, 94,95.81. 150,156 Fisher. Pat 29.31 Fisher, Reuben 56. 57 Flege, Shawn 31.32 Flege, Terri 56 Flege, Tina 45 Fleming, Kim 45 Flesner, Mark 45 Flowerama 177 Flynn, Bridgette 56, 111 Flynn. Rich 31.32.94. 95 Foil, Bill 66 Football. Varsity 80,81,82 Foreign Exchange Students 24. 25 Foreign Language Clubs 134, 135 Forney. Don 11 Forsyth. Cindy 45, 53.116. 132 Forslund, Jason 45, 72, 73 Fossum, Wendell 13.66. 150 Franc’s Beauty Shop 187 Franck, Wendy Frank. Amy 56, 203 Frank. Jody 56. Ill, 131 Frank. Ken 31.32. 140,141 Frank, Michael 56 Franklin. Shannon 87 Tri-M: Front Row: Sponsor, Byron Braasch, Tracy Koch Ken Smith, Mindy Hamilton, Tina Steele, Laura Thelander, Sponsor Ron Patch. Row 2: Tara Shain, Ranelle Tighe, Sonya Schreiner, Renae Mackender, JoAnne Beiriger, Sarah Stafford, Angie Urban, Jill Northouse, Andrea Defor. Row 3: Jody Ellwanger, Mike Effle, Bill Maltas, Troy Bottger, Karl Koelling, Scott Berney, Gloria Roqqow Patty Bush, Lee Thorin. FFA: Front Row: Don Forney, Lonnie Kleensang, Monte Glaser, Sonya Schreiner, Bob Cheney, Rob Huntley, Shannon Avery, Shannon Lueders. Row 2: Dan Radenz, Steve Vanasperen, Pam Widhalm, Karmen Hasek, Roger Wagner, Craig Verrone, Cody Waite. Row 3: Sponsor Rick Crosier, Dennis Droescher, Chad Dahlkoetter, Steve Bethune, Holly Neitzke, Rod Andersen, Rex Wiese, Bob Tinker. QUIZ BOWL: Front Row: Coach Miss Pat Norman, Peter Holley, Sean Gutman, Tracy Koch. Row 2: Tammi Reikofskl, Paul Olson, Paul Davis, Laura Thelander. Not pictured: Ken Frank. Index ■ 195 FRENCH CLUB: Front Row: Ty Reil, Angel Gibson, Noel Moore, Kim Carlson. Row 2: Sponsor Miss Martha Brown, Cindy Petersen, Lisa Nelson, Stacey Anderson, Shelly Schwerin, Kathi Johnson, Jyl Baker. Row 3: Susan Farrens, Kim Rabbass, April Reinke, Natasha Siores, Jody Bauermeister, Janette McCabe. Row 4: Holly Hirschbach, Jane Vileta, Keith Emerson, Jeff Nordeen, Dave Tusek, Justin March, Scott Hooten. QUIZ BOWL: Front Row: Coach Miss Pat Norman, Peter Holley, Sean Gutman, Tracy Koch. Row 2: Tammi Reikofski, Paul Olson, Paul Davis, Laura Thelander Not pictured: Ken Frank. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS, SECOND SEMESTER: Front Row: Paul Nitz, Sandy Dieckman. Row 2: Stacy Dieckman, Pat Carney. 196 Index Frederick. Gary 16, 81. 105 Frederick. Terri 31,32 Fredrick. Curt 45.46 Frerichs. Dean 56 Frey. Rosie 68 Frisbie, Ann 31. 32, 87 Froehlich, Cindy 67, 77 Fuglsang. Tara 46, 96, 97 G Gann, Jeff 46 Gannon. Tom 52. 74 Gardels, Ross 56, 57 Garrod, Rob 46,103 Gaskill, Lori 46,95 Gasseiing, Diana 46 Gasseling, Donna 56, 57 Gasselling, Mike 31,32 Gates. Kim 56. 57, 200 Gebauer, Marc 25, 31, 32,113 Gebbie, Phillip 47 Gerhold, Concrete 171 Gettman, Julie 31,32, 86, 87 Geyer. Chantel 16.17,31,32, 88. 89,124 125 Geyer, Holly 56. 89. 126 Geyer. Jeff 56, 57,102,103,113 Gibson’s 187 Gibson. Angel 8,10. 47, 106, 107, 120,126, 127,187 Gibson, Karin 56, 131 Gilbert, Stephanie 56. 103, 126 Gillette Dairy 190 Girardot, Mike 56 Glandt, Teena 32, 34 Glaser, Monte 32. 34,62 Godfather’s Pizza 178 Goetsch. Kelby 56 Goger, Julia 47, 103 Golf. Boys' 108, 109 Golf, Girls’ 88. 89 Golden Corral 183 Good. Jackson, D.D.S. 193 Goodwater, Dave 32, 34, 81, 144 Goodeil, Jason 32, 34 Gose, Lisa 47 Graae, Darnell 46 Graduation 12, 13 Greenwood, Darren 56. 135 Grey. Roger 68 Griel, Lisa 46 Gries, Gayla 32,34, 75 Grimm. Scott Groninger, Julie 8, 32. 34, 106.107 (ironmger, Wendy 56, 57 Gsell, Terry 131 Guilt, Brenda 9. 56. 57 Gutman, John 56, 57.92,93, 103 Gutman, Sean 19. 32,34.62.118,131,140, 141.154.203 H Haakenstad, Salle 46, 123 Haase. Kim 46 Haba, Gary 56. 57 Hackbarth, Tori 56,151 Hackett, Steve 46,83, 85.112,113 Haferman, Harold 56 Haferman, Teresa 34.142,143 Hague. Rachelle 46,117 Hahlbeck. Nick 56 Halferty, Laura 2,8.47 Hamilton. Mindy 8,19, 32, 34. 157 Hampton. Rod 47 Hansen, Debra 56 Hansen, Mke 32. 34, 113 Hansen, Denis 47 Hansen, Trevor 47, 81,113 Harrison, Robin 56 Harrison, Shawn Hart. Doug 46, 95. 104 Hart Kim 32. 34 Hasebroock, Kathy 32. 34 Hasek, Karmen 56, 57 Hauf, Sheila 46 Hauser. Scott 46 Hausmann, Mick 32. 34, 81 Hazen, Eugene Hebb, Randy 32. 34 Hebenstreit, Frank 86. 87 Heckman Top Body Co. 193 Heermann, Jody 56, 57 Heesch, Daniel 46. 114 Held, Brett 56.57 Henderson, Brian 32, 34 Hendrix, John 32. 34, 81 Henery. Jolene 56, 57, 11 Henery. Julia 32, 34, 76 Henery, Troy 32.34 Henre, Vauri 67, 70 Henseleit, Annette 15,32, 34 Henseleit, Kathy 56. 74 Heppner, Kay 34. 39 Herbergers 184 Herian, Brandy 56 Hershman. Brett 32. 34. 120. 130,131,147 Higginbotham, Tom 32.34 Hille, Cory 56 Hide, Dawn 32, 34 Hille. Marci 46 Hild. Gretchen 67 Hinken, Carl 4,32, 34 Hinken, Mike 46, 52 Hintz. Amy 32, 34. 87.111 Hintz, Stacy 32. 34.87 Hirschbach, Holly 9, 47, 89, 111,136,137, 204 Hitz, Nicki 16. 32,34, 117 Hively, Terri 9,15,47 Hladik, Tammy 33,34 Hledik, Tracy 47 Hoar, Nancy 68 Hodge. Trad 56, 97 Hoffman. Jason 27,47. 53, 98.99. 100 Hofmann, Kent 9,10.12,13. 33,34, 38.90. 91. 136 Hofmeister, Michelle 33. 34 Hoile. Bob 8,10,12,33, 34.118.121 Hoile, Brian 46, 130, 131 Holan, Tiffany 56 Holcomb. Randy 56, 112, 113 Holcomb, Shelli 33, 34 Holley. Peter 46. 81,113,131, 135, 140 Holloway, David 18, 19, 33, 34.136 Holmberg, Elaine 67. 142 Homecoming 16, 17 Hood. Brad 33.34. 72,81 Hood, Vern 46 Hooten. Scott 46,118,119 Hoover, Jason 56, 57, 103 Horn, Jill 33, 34 Hoskinson, Chris 56. 57 Hoskinson. Scon 33. 34 Howard, Jennifer 56, 57, 76 Hubenthal. Glori 27. 46. 151 Huber, Steve 33, 34 Hughes, Kyle 19.33,34.81.131,154 Hundt, Bobbie Sue 33, 34 Huntley, Rob 33. 34,138 Hupke, Clinton Hupp, Corey 33, 34 Hy-vee 185 I Ignowski, Jennifer 56, 57 Index 194-201 Indra, Karen 5, 66.134 Industrial Arts Club 144 Insurance Asso. 175 IronThunder, Kristin 46 J Jaeger, Kim 47,111 Janovec, A! 66 Janovec. Chris 8. 47,102, 103 Janssen. Jeff 33, 34 Janssen. Tracey 56 Jarecki, Tammy 56 Jaroska. Jon 56,118 Jazz Bands 148, 149 J.C. Penny 176 Jenkins. Gayle 63. 66. 71 Jenkins, Jana 52. 66 Jensen, Kristin 33. 34 Jensen, Tammy 56 Jochum, Chad 56, 91 Johnson. Crystal 47, 53. 87.126 Johnson. Eugenie 47. 127 Johnson. Kathi 8. 46. 106. 107 Johnson. Lee 56 Johnson, Lisa 56, 57 Johnson. Lynn 33, 34, 106, 107 Johnson, Pam 20. 21.46. 106, 107 Johnson, Paula 56, 57, 107 Johnson, Vem Jones. Kevin 56. 57 Jones, Rich 33.34, 116,117.126 Jorgensen, Jeff 46. 80. 81,95. 156 Jorgensen, Scott 85, 92.95 Jorgensen. Tammy 46 Juhlin, Tracy 56, 57 Juniors 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49, 50. 51 Juracek, Reggie 57, 58 K Kahre, Trisha 33, 34 Kander, Chad 46 Karmazin, Michelle 46. 52, 87. 96. 97.111 Karpet Shop, The 176 Keeler, Dawn 57, 58 Kellen, Loren 34, 39. 81 Kenny, Kory 26, 47,90, 91 Kern. John 26. 57. 58. 95 Kethcart. Kellie 47 Keyes. Kevin 5, 57, 58 Keyes, Kim Keyes. Sherry 134 Kilcoin, Kris 58. Ill Kimble. Paul 33. 34, 161 King, Chad 47 King, Donna 47, 111 King, Jay 4, 33.34 King, Julie 46 Kingsbury, Byron 58 Kirsch, Travis 58, 75 Kleensang, Lonnie 46 Kleinsasser, Kevin 46 Kline, Chad 46 Klitzke, Kamille 46. 87 Klitzke, Kenny 58 Klug. Kristi 46. 53.116.118.119. 125,191 Klug. Patty 69 Koch, Tom 47, 85.113 Koch, Tracy 8.12.13.33,34.63,140,151. 157 Koelling, Karl 8.20.21.47,152,153, 155, 156 Koeppe, Lois 69 Kohler. John 58 Kollmar, Wendy 58 Kopetzky, Ann 47 Korth, Brenda 1.33. 35 Kotrous, Barb 33. 35 Kouba, Tammy 47, 46 Kouba, Tricia 46 Kraft, Lisa 46 Kralicek. Becky 33.35 Kramer. Craig 8. 33, 35,99,137 Kramer, Susan 57, 58 Kratochvil, Alan 57, 58 Kreikemeier, Doug 18, 33, 35, 44 Kreikemeier. Tom 46,144 Krepel, Joe 46 Krings, Susie 57, 58. 203 Krivohlavek, Brad 64 Kruger, Dane 46 Kruger, Sharron 69, 129 Krupicka, Tammy 46 Kruse, Brian 47,83, 95. 112 Kruse, Dan 8. 47. 99,113 Kube, Sue 33, 35 Kubik, Jim 62, 66 Kuck, Hal 66, 74, 82 Kuck, Tim 16.17. 33. 35. 81.82, 99 Kudera, Carolyn 47 Kudera. Kristi 33. 35.126 Kuhn, Lisa 33, 35,142,143 Xurpgeweit, Don 68 L Lacey, Chris Lamson, Robert 47, 99, 164 Lange, Christy 33.35 Lange. Teresa 48 Langel's Chevrolet 191 Larson Florine 186 Larson, Dawn 48, 97 Larson, Jim 57, 58,103 Larson. Terri 33, 35, 97, 167 Lau. Kristi 33.35. 124 Lawson. Michelle 58, 111, 151 Leaverton, Melinda 58 Lederer, Scott 58 Leffers. Brad 58 Lei. Jim 33. 35, 112,113 Lemm, Brian 35, 36 Lemmon, Stacie 48, 53, 127 Lenox, Holly 58.131,148, 149 Lewchuk, Randy 48 Lewis. Tammy 35.39 Libengood, Sheatyn 49, 103 Linde, Sandee 64 Lindsay, Megan 35.36.161 Little Professor, The 179 Logan. William Dr. 193 Long, Joe 49. 91.112 Long, Patty 2. 8.18, 35. 36. 42.123 Long. Delbert 68 Longe, Trevor 58, 115 Lordeman, Debbie 49 Lueders, Shannon 49 Luedke. Kay 8. 49 Luellen, Tom 57. 58, 102, 103, 155 Lulow, Sandy 35. 36 Lurz, Mitch 35. 39 Lurz. Shelley 35. 36 Lutt. Michaela 57. 58.103,191 Lynn Sons 181 Lynn Vam 182 M Maas, Dawn 48, 75 Mackel, Karen 68 Mackender, Renae 8. 35, 36, 167, 168 Mach. Trad 57, 58 Macumber, Dana 57. 58. 131 Macumber. Hunter 48 Madden. Chris 35, 36, 71,81,95 Madden. Gina 48, 87.106,107 Magnussen, Brad 48. 81, 113 Maltas, Bill 48.130, 131, 149, 156,169 Manbeck, Carrie 58. 107 Mancini, Matt 58, 131 Mancini, Pat 35, 36,169 Mansfield, Bill Mapes, Andy 58. 59 Mapes, Ann 58,124 Mapes. Jeff 35. 36. 116, 117 March, Justin 58 Marching Band 146, 147 Marotz, April 58 Marr, Frank 49 Martinez. Michele 49 Mary's Cafe 175 Matteo, Rachelle 49 Matteson, Dale 57, 58, 75 Matthews. Sheila 49.165 Matthews. Tammy 35. 36 Mauch. Michelle 49, 124. 125 McDonald. Andrea 49. 144 Mayer. Becky 35, 36 McCabe. Janette 57. 58. 131 McConnell. Dean 67 McDonalds 188 McGrath. Chad 57. 58. 81 McGrath, Kim 31.35, 36 McGrath, Neal 57, 58 McKeever, Man 8. 46 McLain, Brad 27,48, 156 McRae, Kendra 48 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS, FIRST SEMESTER: Front Row: Terry Sparks, Corey Christensen. Row 2: Eric Braesch, Jeremy Van Ackeren. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS, SECOND SEMESTER: Front Row: Kory Crippen, Troy Test. Row 2: Brad Mundt, Sam Burrell. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Front Row: Jason Skiff, Katie Moore. Row 2: Michaela Lutt, Shelly Meinke. Index 197 STRAYT: Janette McCabe, Michelle Miller, Amy Benton, Kim Paulsen, Pat Mancinl, Michelle Petersen, Jason Vaughn, Sponsor, Steve Schroeder. SENIOR DECA: Front Row: Jerry Otradovsky, Stephanie O'Gorman, Jeff Mapes, Missy Wendt, Rich Jones. Row 2: Tricia Baker, Jacquie Svoboda, Terri Waugh, Lisa Peterson, Nicki Hitz, Cindy Stevens, Chantel Geyer, Lisa Arens, Cheryl Means, Jane Tibbels, Stacey Sattler. Row 3: Stephanie Nissen, Amy Budde, Gail Carstens, Ann Frisbie, Lynn Johnson, Mark Pederson, Patty Farrar, Sara Turay. Row 4: Sponsor, Steve Morton, Tim Kuck, Sean Wiley, Cris Madden, Joey Stephens. JUNIOR DECA: Front Row: Chad Kline, Michelle Muehlmeier, Michelle Mauch, Cindy Forsyth,. Tina Timmerman, Kristi Klug, Rishell Brown, Stacy Lemmon; Stacey Riggins. Row 2: Kim Haase, Genie Johnson, Kim Owens, Julia Goger, Tina Flege, Dawn Planer, Michelle Ewaid, Dawn Maas, Lisa Kraft, Josette Verzanl. Row 3: Shealynn Libengood, Salle Haakenstad, Michelle Karmazin, Renee Donahue, Amy Doran, Linda Adams, Kristin Busskohl, Bobbi Dittrich, Jill Sims, Jane Vileta. Row 4: Shelly Schroeder, Rachelle Hague, Gina Madden, Stacey Emrich, Pam Johsnon, Chrystal Johnson, Kathi Johnson. Row 5: Jeremy Van Ackeren, Corey Christensen, Brent Boulden, Steve Nelson, Chuck Uttecht, Dan Reikofskl, Hunter Macumber, Steve Sothan, Terry Sparks. Row 6: Brent Ehlers, Jason Hoffman, Sam Burrell, Eric Braesch, Chris Price, Brad Mundt, Dan Kruse, Brian Wilcox. Row 7: Tim Nightengale, Lance Cuttell, Jason VanAckeren, Dann Nelson, Dave Fehrs, Sponsor .Steve Morton. 198 9— m Index ■ Means. Cheryl 35. 36.96.97 Meinke. Michelle 22. 23. 58. 92.103 Meinke, Eva 67 Meisinger. Kim 35. 36. 142, 143 Mellick, Michelle 31.35. 36. 130, 131. 145. 204 Mendez. Pat 58.191 Merchant. Chris 35, 36. 81.95 Merkel. Pam 31.35. 36. 95.137,145,193, 204 Merritt. Dave 48.105 Merritt, James 64 Messerschmidt. Robert Meyer, Brett 202 Meyer. Bruce 58,90.91.113 Meyer. Dawn 58. 203 Meyer, Gina 49.97 Meyer. Jeff 58. 103 Meyer, Kim 58. 131 Michael's 192 Mid-City Stereo 185 Mid-Plains Aviation 179 Milestone Boy 6 Milestone Girl 7 Miller. Chris 35, 36 Miller, Elissa 57. 58. Ill Miller. Julie 57. 58 Miller, Liz 69 Miller, Michelle 57, 58. 131 Miller, Renea 49 Miller. Rhonda 57. 58 Miller. Rich Miller, Shannon 35 Miller, Shelly 35. 36. 39 Milliken, Steve 64 Mini Mag 158, 159,160, 161, 162,163, 164, 165 Mischke, Chuck 58.85.92, 95. 113 Mischke, Laura 35. 36. 84. 85.131 Mischke, Tom 67, 74.111 Mitchell, Dennis 63. 144 Mitchell, Merrie 58 Mittan, John 58. 103 Moeller, Lyle 67, 85. 86, 113 Moerike, Blaine 35. 36 Moore, Katie 27, 58 Moore, Melissa 58 Moore, Noel 16, 35,36 Morris. Curt 35. 36 Morton, Mark 58 Morton, Steve 52. 66, 99.116.117 Mosher, Stacey 58 Mr. G's 193 Mrsny, Cheryl 57, 58. 107.156 Mrsny, Doris 69 Mrsny, Jeff 35, 36 Mueller, Darla 57, 58, 203 Muehlmeier, Michelle 49 Muhs. Dan 35, 36 Muhs.Ty 49,118,131 Mulford, Curt 57, 58, 95,105 Mullins. Roger 49. 164. 166 Mundt, Brad 48. 81 Munson. Gina 35, 36 Murphy, J.P., D.D.S. 193 Murren, Pam 64 Murren, Thad 58. 95, 113,200 Musical. Fall 128, 129 Mustonen. Kaisa 24, 25. 35. 36 Myers. Melissa 48,131 N Nass. Angie 20,21,48,87,166 Nathan. Cindy 35. 36. 142,143 Nathan. Elsie 69 Nathan, Stephanie 58. 186 National Honor Society 5 N-Club. Boys' 133 N-Club. Giles' 132 Nebraska Sports 172 Neely, Jerry 64,65 Neitzke, Holly 45, 49 Nelson, Dann 48, 53. 81.94, 95. 112, 113 Nelson. Darin 35. 43, 131, 152, 154, 155 Nelson, Joy 58 Nelson, Lisa 58 Nelson. Steve 15, 49. 53. 95, 113 Newland. Dennis 66 Nichols, Karla 49 Nielsen, Karen 38 Nightengale, Tim 49, 99 Nissen, Linda 57, 58 Nissen, Stephanie 36. 38 Nitz, Paul 10, 36, 38.113 Nix, Teresa 36, 38 Noelle, Micki 61 Nolte, Larry 58.103 Norco Feed Mills Co. 173 Nordeen, Jeff 57. 58 Nore, Paula 36, 38 Norfolk Auto Supply 173 Norfolk Country Inn 177 Norfolk Daily News 174 Norfolk Medical Group P.C. 188 Norman. Jennifer 57, 58 Norman, Pat 5, 66,140 Northouse, Jill 49, 131 Norton. Mary 69 Nonwest Banks 170 Noyes. Cari 57, 58,106, 107 Nunez. Nohemi 57, 58 O Oberg. Lisa 49,153 Oberle, Brian 3. 36. 38. 71.90, 91 Obermire, Leslie 36. 38, 131 O'Brien, Joe 38. 39 O'Brien, Lori 48 O'Connor. Doug 58 O'Dey. Daniel 58 ODey, Jami 37,38 Oglevie. Matt O'Gorman, Kate 48 O'Gorman, Stephanie 10, 37, 38.116,117 137, 204 O'Gorman, Steve 48.115 Ohlrich. Dale 48 Oleson, Sheri 49. 87, 92,111,166. 204 Olson. Paul 8, 37,38.140,141 Olson, P.R. 58,92 Olson, Susan 58, 119. 125, 203 Olson, Tom 63,66,113 Oman. Dave 66. 78. 98, 99, 113 Opening 1,2, 3 Oppliger. Monica 37, 38 Orchestra 150,151 Osborn, Lynnett49,103 Osborn Motors 170 Oss, Steve 49 Osweiler, Mike 58 Otradovsky, Jerry16,17, 37. 38, 80. 81.99, 112,116,137 Otten,Eric6, 20,21,37.38.80,81,115 118 131 Otto, Joe 37,38,76,164 Owens, Kim 49,117 P Paladino, Kevin 34, 37, 38. 81, 103 Paporello, Kip 58, 113 Papstein. Buffie 60 Parker, Sarah 60, 111 Partidge, Larae 37, 38, 204 Patch, Ron 66.153 Patrick, Kelly 37, 38 Paulsen, Kim 37, 38. Ill Paulsen, Scott 60, 78, 81,112,113 Pavlik, Tammy 49 Pavlik, Tricia 37, 38 Pawloski, Chad 60 Pederson, Brian 49 Pederson, Mark 37, 38 Pedersen, Rusty 60 Pendergast, Tina 48 Pennisi, John 37, 38 Pennisi, Tom 60 Peters, Gina 8, 37. 38 Petersen, Amy 48 Petersen. Cindy6l Petersen, Micnene 48, 131, 133, 149, 153 Petersen, Ron 37, 38. 148 Peterson, Amy 61 Peterson. Brian 37. 38 Peterson. Lisa 17. 37. 38, 117,122,125, 136. 137. 204 Peterson. Michael 61 Peterson, Paula 61 Pettitt. Linda 48 Pic'N Save 187 Pink Panthers 126.127 Pinnt, Roy 37. 38 Pizza Hut 174 Planer. Dawn 49, 111. 117 Player, Kay 37.78 Player. Nichole 61,142.143 Poessnecker, Larry Polenske. Kris 37. 38.111.131 Pollman. Garry 37.38 Pollman, Scott 61 Polston, Ann 49 Porter. Jeff 60 Porter. Steve 67,113 Pospisil, Carol 49. 103 Pospishil. Randy 104 Pospisil. Rich 38, 39. 99 Powell, Burgess 67 Praener, Barry 49 Preistner, Gary 49 Price. Chris 48. 52. 78. 79. 98.99. 101 Price. Andy 60, 77 Priestley. Shelley 60 Prochaska, Dave 37, 38, 42. 43 Prom 20. 21 Publications 136,137 Puntney. Lonnie 48 Putters Jewelry 183 Q Quality Snap Shot 178 Quill Scroll 9 R Rabbass, Jason 60 Rabbass, Kim 37, 38 Rabbass. Trad 204 Radenz, Daniel 38 Raeside, Bob 48 Rags to Riches 174 Raile, Cory 48 Rakozy, Holly 60.103,131 Rath, Julie 49 Rave Pharmacy 174 Real. Danny 60. 121 Reckling, Greg 4, 37, 38 Reckling, Sheila 49 Rector. Tim 61,103 Reed, George 64 Reese. Mike 49,81,95.113 Reikofski. Dan 49.81 Reikofski,Tammy56.61. 111. 140 Roil. Ty 61.103 Reimer. Joel 18,19. 37,38.81, 108, 109, 133 Reining. Jerry 61 Reinke. April 49,139 Renner Auto 188 Repp, Denise 37.38 Richter. Jane 61,203 Riggins, Stacey 49. 191 Ritterbush, Lori Robertson. Mary 61 Rodriguez. Rosie 50 Rogers. Sara 8,9,11,37,38,137, 204 Rogers. Tricia 60, 79, 83. 84. 85.103.111 Roggow, Gloria 11,14, 37, 38. 79. 96, 97,131 Rohrich. Matt 37. 39 Roman, Brooke 15.50 Roman Packing Co. 172 Roman. Ransom 193 Rosenbaum. Harvey 63.67.144 Ross. Priscilla 50, 86, 87. 151 Rourke.Tom 50 Rowley, Loni 39 Rudloff, Rochelle 50.165 S Salisbury, Sheila 50 Saltz. Elmer 62.63.67 Sanders, Amy 51 Sanders, Glen 51 Sanderson. Sherri 51 Sattler, Stacey 37, 39. 142, 143 Schaefer. Krisa 37, 39 Schademann, Gerri 60 Schaffer. Jill 68 Shaffer Pontiac 193 Schell. Beth 12. 37, 39 Schlenz. Duane 50 Scheffler, Cheri 37, 39 Schiermeier, Scott 51 Schiffgen, Holly 16, 60 Schlimgen, Mike 37, 39 Schlomer. Charles 50.117 Schmidt, Nikki 60 Schooley, Tracy 50,61 Schrader. Steve 39. 40 Schreiner, Sonya 39, 40, 138, 148, 149 Schroeder, Brad 22, 23. 50 Schroeder, Shelley 50. 117 Schroeder, Steve 66 Schuetz, Heidi 60 Schwanke, Kellie 60 Schwede, Kathy 50 Schwede, Lisa 51 Schweer. Bronwyn 61 Schwerin, Shelly 51.204 Scott, Bill 61. 191 Scott, Kristi 61 Seikaly. Julie 51, 75 Sekutera, Jodi 16,17,19, 39. 88. 8y, 185 Seniors 28-43 Settles. Dennis 66. Ill Sevening, Jenny 39, 40 Shain, Tara 61,156,157 Shambora, Steve 61, 103, 108 Sherwood Medical 186 Shoemaker, Dave 39, 40 Sholes, Adam 61 Shopko 191 Siebrandt, Patty 60 Siedschlag, Julie 39, 40 Simmons. Keith 39. 40. 113 Simonsen. Laura 39. 40.142 Sims. Jill 51 Siores. Natasha9.15,60, ill, 160 Sisson. Bob 50 Sixpence LTD 186 Skalberg, Bryan 39. 40. 112,113 National Honor Society: Front Row: Sandy Dleckman, Eric Often, Mitch Troutman, Scott Berney, Paul Olsen, Stacy Dieckman. Row 2: Kent Hofmann, Mike Effle, Laura Mischke, JoAnne Beiriger, Laura Thelander, Sponsor, Robin Sobansky. Row 3: Paul Davis, Ken Frank, Paul Nitz, Troy Bottger, Tracy Koch. Skiff, Jason 60, 81 Skogstoe, Susan 66 Skyview Family Practice P.C. 187 Slahn, Chris 60, 109 Smalley. Mary 66 Smalley. Travis 60 Smith, Jeff 60 Smith, Ken 2,19, 39. 40.115,148,151,156, 157 Smith, Lance 50.84,85.94,95, 112,113 Smith, Steve 39, 40 Smith, Tim 50 Smith, Robert D.D.S. 193 Smith, Toby 8,16, 30. 39. 40, 90, 91,102. 103.126 Smythe, Brad 39,40 Sobansky, Robin 5, 66, 76 Sophomore 54, 55. 56, 57. 58. 59. 60. 61 Sorsen, Mike 50, 81,168, 202 Sothan, Steve 50 Soug, Oystein 25, 39. 40, 92 Soulliere, Shelli 61 Sousa. Cibele 25. 39. 40 Sparks. Patty 39 Sparks. Terry 50, 81,112,113 Speech Debate 120, 121 Speidel, Jason 61, 185 Speidel. Jeff 39, 40. 99, 100 Spence. Jason 51,91.204 Spiering. Jerrit 113 Sporleder, Sue 39, 40, 152 Spring Play 130, 131 Staff 62. 63, 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69 Stafford, Kay 66 Stafford, Sarah 39. 40. 88. 89. 186 St. Arnold. Brenda 39. 40 Stebbing, Jackie 51, 53. 111 Steele. Deanna 61 Steele, Tina 2, 19. 39. 40. 131.151. 156, 157 Choraleers: Front Row: Joel Reimer, Rachelle Matteo, Pat Manclni, Gloria Roggow, Sponsor Ron Patch, Sue Sporleder, Mike Beltz, Angie Nass, Paul Kimble. Row 2: Sean Gutman, Andrea Defor, Tim Defor, Jill Northouse, Mindy Hamilton, Karl Koelling, Angie Toline, Gina Munson, Darin Nelson, Megan Lindsey, Kyle Hughes. FBLA: Front Row: Stacey Sattler, Nicole Player, Kim Bennett, Cindy Nathan, Lisa Kuhn, Kim Meisinger. Row 2: Sponsor Elaine Holmberg, Sheila Bottorff, Dawn Maas, Kay Player, Kristi Jensen, Lisa Swallow. Row 3: Tamara Pavlik, Crissy Vietor, Jody Frank, Jeff Dirckson, Scott Lederer, Rex Dieter. Row 4: Ken Smith, Holly Lenox, Lori Steward, Josette Verzani, Laura Simonsen, Theresa Haferman, Becky Mayer. Steffens. Neil 51 Step Ahead 180 Stephens, Cheryl 51.76. 83 Stephens. Joey 39.40.81.94.95 Stevens. Candi 61 Stevens Cindy 39, 40. 70. 125 Steward. Lori 39. 40 Stiles, Julie 50 Stockman, Grace 68 Stoley, Patricia 61,103 Stone. Eric 50 Stone, Lonnie 61 Storovich, Troy 60 Strouth, Stade 60. 74 Studebaker, John 20, 50, 113 Student Council 118, 119 Student Life 14,15 Stuekrath, Deann , Kim 39. 40 , Travis 50 Sullivan, Jacquline 50 Sunderman, Greg 60.113 Sunset Drug 171 Svik. Nancy 68 Svik, Tammy 39,40, 75 Svoboda, Jacquie 39, 40,110,111 Svoboda, Steve 39, 40 Swallow, Lisa 39, 40 Swallow, Lynn 50 Sweigard, Brian 39, 40 Swimming 102, 103 Sykes, Doug 9, 39,40.137 Sykes, Trida60, 125 Sophomore Class Officers, Second Semester: Front Row: Mike Dickes, Katie Moore. Row 2: Brook Bauer, Mary Brtek. Tappe, Dan 51 Tastee Treat 170 Taylor, Shane 51 Tegeler. Christi 39,41 Tegeler, Tony 51 Tennis, Boys' 90, 91 Tennis, Girls 106,107 Test, Troy 20,51,83,167 Tharnish, Loretta 39, 41 Theil, Todd 50 Thelander. Wes 67 Thelander. Laura 9, 12. 39. 41, 140, 151,157, 204 148. 149, Thelen, Julie 39. 41 Thelen, Jeff 60 Thies, Shannon 39 Thomas. Devin 60 Thomsen, Bill 39, 41 Thorin, Lee 39, 41,109 Thorin,Teressa61 Thornton, Ted Tibbels. Jane 39,41,126.127 Tichota. Tami 61. Ill Tierney, Pat 95, 104 Tighe. Ranelle 15, 61,157 Tilton. Kathy 61 Timmerman. Tina 17, 51,116,118.123, 125. 161 Timperly. Kiley 61 Tinker, Bob 61 Todd. Larry 67, 131,144 Toline. Angie 19.39, 41. 89 Tom's Music House 189 Track, Boys' 112,113 Track,Girls' 110, 111 Tripps 183 Troutman, Mitch 39. 41,90, 91 Truex, Kristi 9,10,51,120,121,136. 204 Tunink, Lisa 39, 41 Turay, Sara 22. 23. 39.41, 204 Tusek. Dave 22. 60. 91.112 U Uecker, Robin 39, 41,126.187 Uecker, Mike 8, 60. 75 Undine, Doug 60 Unger, Jeanette 39, 41 Urban, Angie 39. 41,70.154. 156 Urban, Laurie 60, 155 Utecht, Cyndie 60 Utecht. Chuck 50. 53.81 Uttecht, Tom 50.103 V Vahle, Scott 50 Van Ackeren. Jason 61,81.116 Van Ackeren, Jeremy 8. 51,53. 81.116 Van Allen, Kim 60 Van Auker. Scott 51,155 Vanasperen, Steve Vanis, Vern 64 Varsity Choir 152 Vaughn, Jason 61.154 Velder, Diane 39, 41 Verrone, Craig 61 Verzani. Josette 51 Vietor, Chrisi 39, 41 Vileta. Jane 50, 116, 125 Village Flower Shop 181 Volk, Rick 50. 84. 85, 112. 113 Volleyball 86. 87 Voss, Sean 61 Vowell, Stacie 126 200 Index Waggoner, Scot 61 Wagner, Mark 61.95, 105 Wagner. Roger 60. 95 Wagner. Herman 68. 69 Waite, Cody 39.41 Wal-Mart 177 Waiter. Becky 67,106 Warden. Eric 39 Warner, Jay 39, 41,81.99 Warrer. Tammy 50 Waugh, Terri 12, 39, 41 Weber, Jim 67 Wegner, Tom 69 Weinrich, Todd 50 Weis, Mary 60 Wells. Robin 50 Wendt. Mellisa 20, 21,39, 41.79. 86, 87.116, 117,122,125 Werner, Kristin 31.39, 41.145 Westbrook, Cori 51 Wetzel Truex 180 Weyhrich, Troy 39,41 Wichman. Jim 51 Wichman, Steve Wicks, Jeff 60 Widhalm, Pam 51 Wiegert, Annette 39,41,70,192 Wiegert, Kurt 60,113 Wiese, Rex Wilber, CA, Dr. 193 Wilcox, Brian 8. 50, 105 Wilcox. Russ 16.17,39. 41,80. 81.82.112, 113,133 Wiley. Sean 19, 39, 41 Wilkerson, Michael 60 Willett, Jeff 60 Wilson, Cheis 61,95,146 Wmchell, Shelly 50 Wingate, Tyler 61 Wingate, Mike 39,41 Winter Royalty 18,19 Winter J.V. Sports 104,105 Witkowski, Mike 39 Wolff, Shannon 50 Woods. Robyn 61.155 Woodward, Steve 39, 41, 90. 91 Wortmann, Lisa 61, 131 Wortmann, Lori 50 Wragee, Joe 61 Wragge. Dawn 51 Wragge, Eunice Wrestling 94, 95 Wynn. Gina 39, 41,185 YMCA 189 Yenker, B. Young, Troy z Zanders, Miekka 39. 41 Zautke, Todd 51 Zechmann, Bryon 51 Majorettes: Pam Merkel, Kristin Werner, Michelle Mellick. Index Mike Sorsen and Band Director Byron Braasch go over some music for the final Jazz Band concert. The Jazz Band competed very successfully in contests. Thad Murren and Kim Gates leave the school after picking up their report cards. Semester tests were scheduled on the two previous days. In Memorium Brett A. Meyer, a senior at NHS, died Tuesday, December 2, at 4:00 a.m. Meyer was northbound on First Street Monday evening when he lost control of his Jeep on an icy bridge. His vehicle struck the bridge guardrail and rolled. Meyer had been thrown from the vehicle during the roll. He was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where he later died. Meyer was born on November 28, 1968, at Missoula, Montana, to William and JoAnn Meyer. Jyl Baker shows her school 9 pride while cheering for the Panthers at Boys’ District Basketball finals. Many Norfolk fans traveled down to Columbus for this game. Phenomenal Ambitions, goals met; students, teachers pull Together to unite school for prosperous year The question was asked. WHY? This question stimulated us-the faculty, students, and community--to gain an understanding of why we were here and what was our purpose for being here. We wanted to be the best. In order to achieve that, we asked even more from ourselves. The 7:00 am band practices, the additional basketball scrimmages, and late nighl study sessions were necessary to meet our expectations. Our added efforts were rewarded with incredible successes for both groups and individuals. The four National Merit finalists, the Quiz Bowl team that finished second nationally, and the State Boys' The effort and spirit of the student body was incredible; this was reflected in the academic, artisitic, and athletic triumphs in all that we attempted this year. -Sean Gutman Basketball Championship were just a few of the numerous achievements. Teachers continued to propose many questions to students. Even though some of us were not prepared to answer these questions, we still tried to improve and learn more each day. How does a legislative bill became a law? and How do you determine the mass of the earth? were questions challenging us to challenge ourselves. 'Getting by' was not accepted. Why was this year full of achievements and honors? Why did we expect the best from ourselves? Why did teachers continue to challenge us? The answer was black and white... just because. -L. Thelander Sophomores Amy Frank, Jane Richter, Dawn Meyer, Susan Olson, Susie Krings, and Darla Mueller relax in the courtyard. The courtyard was a popular place to cure spring fever. Closing 203 Colophon: WHY? . . . just because served as the theme for the 1986-87 Milestone printed by Walsworth Publishing Company. The 650 copies sold for $16 and $18. Greg Adams and Mike Diffenderfer were the representatives for the printing company. The type style used was Helvetica. Primary headlines ran 60-point boldface with a two-line 21-point plain secondary head. Scoreboard heads were 10-point. Text copy was 11-point, and captions were 9-point boldface. The Scoreboards and the Senior Directory were set in 6-point type, and the index was set in 8-point type. Panel photo id's for the underclass section were set in 8-point type. In the senior section, photo id's were 10-point type. Folios were 10-point, and the question mark was 46-point type. In the Mini-mag section, Times was used as the type style. Headlines varied in point size. Text copy was 12-point type, and captions were 10-point type. A Macintosh 512K enhanced computer and the LaserWriter were used this year for the first time on the yearbook. The program used was ReadySetGo. Pages were now sent to Walsworth photo-ready. The 9x12 book was incorporated with 4-column Mosaic layouts. In the Mini-mag section, 3-column Mosaic layouts were used. Copy was 2-,3-, or 4-column. Four-color photos were used on the cover. Underclass pictures were taken by Jack Martin Photography. Some of the color and black-and-white photos were printed by Quality Snapshots. The Norfolk Daily News supplied negatives for the Milestone's use. Pictures from Time, Sports Illustrated, and Newsweek were used in the Mini-mag section. Lynn Varn and Regency furnished some of the group shot photos. Stacy Dieckman also provided pictures and darkroom work. -L. Thelander Colophon The 1986-1987 Milestone staff members. Front Row: Michelle Mellick, Organizations Editor; Jason Spence, Advertising Manager; Rishell Brown, Photographer; Pam Merkel, Sports Editor. Row Two; Jennifer Becker, Student Life Editor; Kim Bennett, Business Manager; Kristi Truex, Copy Layout Editor; LaRae Partridge, Faculty Curriculum Editor; Sheri Oleson, Senior Section Editor; Sara Rogers, Sports Editor; Shelly Schwerin, Underclass Editor; Holly Hirschbach, Advertising Manager. Back Row: Lisa Peterson, Underclass Editor; Stephanie O'Gorman, Organizations Editor; Sara Turay, Photo Chief; Laura Thelander, Editor-in-Chief; Kim Bounds, Business Manager; Traci Rabbass, Photographer. mWA LSV ORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCtLINE MIHROIRI IRA 1 � � mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MAMrELINi: MlfMOl'RI lit I