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

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German club encounters new culture ' ernnan Club, sponsored by Wilma Stevens, did more than practice their foreign language for a year. They celebrated the German way of life I In the fall the German Club played soccer at Ashley Park. October was their month for candy sales, the members sold the annual Gummy Bears and Advent Calendars. The money they raised went for the Faschingsball that was held in January. A Faschingsball is like a mascarade dance in Ger- many. At Christmas time they went around the Grand Island area and sang Christmas car- ols. The annual Latin Olympics between the German and Spanish Clubs was held in the Spring. The club was more active with 50 members participat- ing. President Curt Zurcher led the business meetings. Other officers were Vice-President Stacy Krohn, Secretary Cerise Casper and Treasurer Jo Strinz. Right: Displaying an unusual style, Todd Miles attempts the high jump in the Latin Olympics. Bottom rigtit: German Club tallied 50 members. Below: Also competing in the Latin Olympics, Ken Maxwell hurls the discus. 30 German Club

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I he Future Farmers of America are doing something right when they have 54 members taking ag classes at school and their Northwest chapter is tallied at 62 members. The farmers were busy this year with fund raising during Husker Harvest Days, donkey basketball, and fruit sales during Christmas season. In April, they sponsored the annual spring FFA Banquet. Future Farmers, unlike many other organizations, is not dormant during the summer months. They continue to conduct regular business meetings as well as gather for their annual summer picnic. One of the highlights of the summer months is managing the Kiddy Barn at the Hall County Fair. One new addition to the chapter was that of Dennis Holsteen as sponsor. He re- placed Ralph Hahn, who re- tired after the fall semester. Farmers raise good crop Left: Cherl Bruns gives the treasurer ' s report at the FFA Spring Banquet. Bottom Left: FFA members for 1982-1983 sit behind the organization ' s officers (front) who are Sponsor Ralph Hahn. Kurt Evans, Steve Krohn, President Dirk Jones, Vice President Rich Panowicz, Lynn Wiegerf, Cheri Bruns, and Ron Rauert. Below: Kurt Evans anxiously awaits the start of the donkey basketball game. FFA 29

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B. Peing a member of National Honor Society is one of the more meaningful honors a student can earn in high school, said sponsor Don Ernst. NHS reflects outstanding scholastic achievement and the time spent in extra- curricular activities. According to Ernst, it ' s also recognized nationv ide and thus is a strong asset when pursuing a job. Qualifications for an Honor Society member include main- taining at least on 85 percent average, showing leadership, good character, and service to the school. Leadership and character is setting good examples. Service for the chapter included decorat- ing hallways for Christmas, Christmas caroling, sponsoring two dances and selling candy in February and March, Of- ficers were President Tom Mattingly, Vice President Mindy Roby, and Secretary- treasurer Tracy Schade. Society honors students ' ■ ■ Pf - - [ H - ' ' ' -Vi Ifkik rrrSr 1 W i mmmmsru.s J k E2m - ; « ' l M S- ' v WtJ S ' k Mi jf- Mj j ' L ' 1 H g ' • ' ' - 9 :» iifelg . m 1 r r » m p Above: Junior Steele Splehs gains extra leadership responsibilities as president eiect. Top left: National Honor Society includes juniors and seniors who show ieadership, character, and high scholastic achievement, Lett: To Don Ernst, NHS sponsor, being a member of NHS is one of the more meaningful honors a high school student can earn. I Honor Society 31