Northwest High School - Viking Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

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F.B.L.A. Demonstrates Business Sense Future Business Leaders of America (F.B.L.A.) is an organ- ization that believes everyone should be actively involved in creating a better social, poli- tical, community, and family life. FBLA held many activities throughout the year. They participated in the Fall Officer Workshop in York. The Officer Training Program included special sessions for local of- ficers, news reporters, advi- sors, and parliamentarians. The group also took a field trip to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center in Grand Island, attended the State Leadership Conference held on April 29, 30, and May 1, and sold acrylics for Christ- mas. February 7-14 was FBLA week and the week ' s activities included an after-school poster party, bowling and pizza, a field trip to the University of Nebras- ka in Lincoln where the group visited the Capitol, and a Blue and Gold Day. SHERI HONGSERMEIER AND MRS. DONNA SYDOW smile at the camera during the F.B.L.A. convention in Omaha. Mrs. Sydow and Sheri were among seven members who attended the event. FRONT ROW L. to R: Sheri Hongsermeier, Tracey Schmitz, DeAnn Sandman. Steve Stevenson, Kim Mott. Kelly Parde. Patty Raile. Jeff Snyder SECOND ROW; Nancy Mader. Deb Tuchenhagen. Derinda Sorrow, Martha Reher, Stephanie Volker, Ann Prouty. Brian Anders, Brenda Novak, Fred Berhle. Renee Roberts, Robert Harness, Peggy Peterson, Rhonda Grosch, Pam Garris. Kathy McMichael, Dawn Skeen, Mrs. Sydow THIRD ROW; Lynn Fitzgerald, Brad Greenfield, Tammy Parker, Carl Mettenbrink, Joni Crow. n l v ' ' ' H BP ' ' fm ] m 11 H P S A r J r 1 20 F.B.L.A.

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Speech Club had an exciting if not busy year. Contestants traveled to speech contests in Loup City, Hastings. Central City, Kearney, Seward, and also competed in three con- tests in Grand Island. For the first time it was possible for members to earn a letter. The requirement for a letter was participation in a minimum of five contests pre- senting at least two different types of speeches. Letter- winners this year were Kathy Dreher, Kris Luhn, and Dave Rosenkotter. The letters were designed by Kim Gates, an active Drama member. In April, Kathy Dreher took her After Dinner speech on Camp Counseling to State where she placed eighth in the competition. Speech Members Compete to Achieve Letters An After Dinner speech about the perils of being a camp counselor won a trip to State for Kathy Dreher, FRONT ROW L to R: Kathy Dreher, Kristie Katzberg. Gregg Merkel, Kris tHansen, Bev McDowell, Brenda Novak, Brian Lewis, Second Row: Sharon Wieczorek, Todd IVIitchell. Dave Rosen- kotter, Jeff Linden, Clare Tande, Jordon Johnson, Deb Moyer, Tracey Trynchy, Jaana Leinonen, Third Row; fvlrs. Evelyn Nikkei, Shannon Couillard, Kris Luhn, Misty Walling, Michelle Mitchell, Lynn Fitzgerald, Mary O ' Brien, Rhonda Crapson, Amy Chapman Fourth Row: Kim Gates, Brent Lewis, Lisa Bredthauer, Stephanie Volker, Theresa Wieczorek, Ann Prouty, Renee Roberts, Drama Speech 19

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Distributive Education Clubs of American (D.E.C.A.) had another busy year. They did everything from having fund raisers, to attending workshops and conferences, to co-spon- soring a dance with the Student Council. Some of the items used to raise funds this year were black and gold Spirit Hands and cheese and sau- sage. This year marked the fifth annual Powderpuff football game between D.E.C.A. members and Northwest cheer- leaders and Vikettes. The D.E.C.A. Demons lost the battle to the Spirit Raisers with a score of 8-6. Members also attended conferences in Chicago, Kear- ney, and Seward so that they might advance their knowledge of marketing. At the State Conference in Lincoln, Gary Meyer received a first place in Service Station Marketing, and Tracey Schmitz received a third place in Apparel and Accessor- ies. Ranita Valasek was elected District V Vice President. Club Increases Marketing Knowledge FRONT ROW L to R: Deb Mover, Sandi Schwartz, Ranita Valasek, Mark Brad- ley, Michelle Lamb, Polly Ludwig, Tracey Schmitz, Gary Meyer. SECOND ROW: Michelle Keeshan, Brian Myers, Mike Woodburn, Pat Schmid, Janet Clark, Clare Tande. DeAnn Sandman, Karen Hansen. THIRD ROW: Kim Fenton, Sue Floro, Mike Reuss, Sonya Baker, Alicia Kostbahn, Cara Wagner, Jacque Moser, Julie Kelly, Lori Glea- son, Barry Schultz, At the DECA State Leadership Confer- ence in March, Ranita Valasek was elected State District V Vice President. Gary Meyer received a superior rating for Service Station Marketing and Tracey Schmitz for Apparel and Accessories. D.E.C.A. 21