Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1985 volume:

The Bulldog 565 S. Kimmel Street Osceola, NE 68651 Contents 5 29 33 48 Sports Events and Organizations Seniors of 1985 People Work Hard, Play Hard Top left; Senior boys: Matt Peterson, Bryan Cliffords, Chad Conkling, and Rob Johansen participate in a kool-aid drinking contest during a pep rally. Top right; Everyone will remember Mr. Graff saying, Give, Betsy, give. The kids have got to live. Middle left; Who said that pigs are dumb? This one wants to try and further his education at OHS. Middle center; Pete Cole tries to draw his picture through a mirror in Art Class. Middle right; Mr. Schiefelbein acts like a bird watcher in a pep rally. Right; Susan Cerveny cuts out objects from construction paper to complete her project in Art Class. k 2 Top; David Dotson, Bridey Atkins, and Jerry Miller rehearse for a one-act play for contest. Middle left; David Andelt acts like his dad, Mr. Andelt, during study hall. Middle center; Joan Sigler puts up decorations for Homecoming. Middle right; It seems as if Mr. Vant doesn't like the cold weather for Cross Country Meets. Left; Sean Gabel and the rest of the OHS football players pile on the Nebraska Lutheran football player. 3 Fun and Learning Take Place at Clockwise from right; Cindy Hays does a scene during the One Act Play. Troy Linds-ley plays good defense during a game. Debbie Burritt tries to make a basket for the extra point. The pep band plays for a basketball game. The wrestling team admires their trophy at Districts. Mr. Bankers demonstrates how to use the Apple II computers. 4 EVENTS A Homecoming to Remember Clockwise from right; Seventh graders work on their float, ''Jump. Jerry Miller, Mike Langer, John Kropatsch, and Ronnie Carlson, appear on the Ninth Grade float Knight Busters ' Another Knight Bites The Dust, the Senior float. The High School Band marches in the Homecoming parade. Harvest of Harmony Queen candidate, Coreen Ericson, rides in the Homecoming parade. The Seventh Grade hopes the Bulldogs will Jump to victory. Dr. Webster and Staff Homecoming took place on September 21st, 1984. Students were dismissed from everyday classes to work on floats. This took place at various sites on the school grounds. The theme for the parade was Songs, so students spent the day working on Jump, Stairway to a Victory, and Bulldogs Will Rock You Like a Hurricane. At 2:00, the parade began, led by the High School Band. Fol- lowing the band, were the Queen and King candidates Deb Burritt, Angie Langer, Becky Theis, Chad Conkling, Rusty Dunn, and Matt Peterson. Accompanying the candidates were the crown bearers, Dena Gissler and Aaron Watts. After the parade, students dismantled the floats, and then went home to prepare for the game and dance that evening.  m Clockwise from left; The Eighth Grade listen to Mrs. Peterson give instructions. The Eighth Grade act out their parts on the Homecoming float. Corey Wieseman and Kevin lohnson put the Sophomore float together. Sophomores put the finishing touches on their Homecoming float. The Juniors pose behind their completed float. Kepner Roberts Funeral Home 7 I Can Dream About You Clockwise from right; Chad Conkling, Angie Langer, and attendant Dena Gissler walk in. Back row: Angie Langer, Chad Conkling, Rusty Dunn, and Matt Peterson. Front row: Dena Gissler, Becky Theis, Aaron Watts, Debbie Burritt. Mr. Langer escorts Angie onto the football field for coronation during halftime. Penny David and Trent Morgan dance the night away. D.J. Enterprise works on the smoke machine. Students show off their latest dance steps. 8 Security Federal Halftime saw the announcement of winning floats and candidates. Those classes winning the float competition were: 3rd place. Seniors — “Another Knight Bites the Dust ; 2nd place, Eighth Grade — Let's Hear It For the Bulldogs ; and 1st place, Freshmen — Knight Busters. Homecoming Queen and King were Becky Theis and Rusty Dunn. The game was highly spirited as the Bulldogs defeated the Nebraska Lutheran Knights by 26-6. Students went from the game to the gym, decorated by the cheerleaders, and were greeted by music from D.J. Enterprises. Following the arrival of the football players, a reenactment of the coronation took place. After this, the royal couples danced to the theme song I Can Dream About You. A big thanks should go to the Student Council, who made all of the arrangements for an exciting and successful Homecoming. Clockwise from left; Homecoming Queen and King, Becky Theis and Rusty Dunn. The crowd enjoys the Homecoming Dance. Mrs. Wheeler gives Mr. Vant a drink while Mr. Schiefelbein serves him- self to goodies. Homecoming candidates. Matt Peterson and Debbie Burritt. Another successful Homecoming dance at Osceola High School. Polk County Clinic. Super Spirit Week Clockwise from right; Bridey Atkins is a bride getting her books on Dress-Up Day. Jeremy Anderson, Matt Mentink, and Doug Burritt won first prize on Favorite Star Day for their portrayal of Ghostbus-ters. Mrs. Erhart and Pam Grosch are Cindy Lauper look-a-likes on Favorite Star Day. Freshmen girls act as Senior Citizens. Students relax in the commons area on Hat, Shades, and Color Day. Kevin Johnson, with his hat and shades, walks to his next class with Steve Thelen. 10 Builder's Supply Is it fun? Is it exciting? Of course it is, it's Spirit Week at OHS. If you were roaming the halls October 8-12, you would have noticed some strange people. You may have seen a little blue Smurf walking down the hall; you may have even got a glimpse of some Ghostbus-ters fighting crime. Monday was Senior Citizen's Day where students dressed as their favorite old folks. Tuedsay brought out the stars with Favorite Star Day. This was highlighted by Above left; Becky Theis and Pat Reisdorff pose for the camera on Color Day. Above center; Eric Lindsley and Doug Jensen look out-of-place as they dress as Michael Jack- portrayals of Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, and Cindy Lauper. Wednesday brought out some wild people on Punk and Prep Day. Thursday was Dress-Up Day. The week ended with students showing their true colors on Hat, Shades, and Color Day. Left; Senior Paula Johnson adjusts her glasses for Senior Citizen's Day. Below left; Jerry Miller and Lance Beckner participate in Senior Citizen's Day. Below right; Mark Gustafson, attired in orange, plays ping pong before school. son. Above right; Lance Beckner and Andy Roberts are private eyes on Favorite Star Day. Muse Skateland 11 Roomer's A Success Clockwise from right; Meg (Deb Burritt) does her exercises, as she discusses her new health junk foods. Kristin (Coreen Ericson) calls a tennants meeting while Kanbo (Rob Johansen), Candy (Colleen Kresha) and Holly (Becky Theis) look on. Horseboy Kanbo tries to convince Gilley (Jolene Kresha) that he's crazy. Dana Jo (Roni Johansen), Meg, Kanbo, and Sheila (Angie Langer) wait for the free movies. Manrishi (Matt Peterson) checks out the boarding house. The senior Class Play, Roomers, was performed on November 16, 1984. Directed by Mrs. Er-hart, the comedy proved to be a success with the audience. The play was set in a boarding house in New York, and concerned all of the characters that live there. Some of the stranger boarders were a non-English speaking alien, a health nut, a Country Western singer, a gross and disgusting cook who eats everything in sight, and an aspiring actress. The Seniors who performed these roles did a super job of portraying these unusual characters. Seniors in the play that were not pictured on these pages were: Pat Reisdorff, Paula Johnson, and Chad Conkling. Above left; Dana Jo practices her singing. Left; Tanbo (Thad Fitch) admires his twin brother, Kanbo, for becoming a priest. Ye Ole Mill 13 Two One-Acts for Juniors The Junior Class Play, directed by Mrs. Erhart, was held on Friday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. They presented two one-act plays. All the cast members worked hard at practices for successful plays. One play was Mark Twain in the Garden of Eden. The setting was in the Garden of Eden where Mark Twain is with Adam and Eve in the beginning. Mark also meets the serpent, tourists, and birdwatchers. The play was a modern play, compared to the Bible version. The second play was The Capricious Pearls. The setting for the first scene was in the gangsters hideout where they were contemplating on how to get the pearls they had hidden a couple of years ago. Scene Two took place in an old ladies home. The ladies were having tea when the gangsters try to sneak in and get back their valuable pearls. Clockwise from right; Serpent (Stacy Meis-ter) tries to coax Eve (Lori Reisdorff) to eat an apple from the forbidden apple tree (Sean Cable). Mrs. Plunkett, Maude, Mrs. Landrum, and Mrs. Hildebrand, (Susan Cerveny, LeAnn LeSuer, Renee Bartak, and Joan Sigler), discuss having tea and cake in the library. Mark Twain and the Birdwatchers (Allen Sculley, Kim Cerveny, and Lois Kresha) try to decide which way to the whirlpool. Little Auggie, Lefty, and Clarence (Bob Nitsch, Kraig Kuhnel, and David Andelt) stand at attention. Lefty, Boss, (Sean Gabel) and Little Augie look for the big gold chair where the pearls are hidden. Clockwise from below right. Maude and Lucy Lee (Christy Eric-son) look over Lucy Lee's voodoo potion book. The cast of The Capricious Pearls looks surprised when Boss suddenly jumps from behind the sofa. Adam (Philip Reimers) and Eve prepare to leave the Garden of Eden. Mrs. Landrum, Mrs. Hildebrand, Lucy Lee, Granny Carson (Lori Reisdorff), and Mrs. Teasdale (Lois Kresha) discuss Maude's place. Mrs. Hildebrand, Clarence, and Mrs. Katts (Debbie Langer) fight over where Clarence is going to sit. First National Bank 1950's for Tender Years was the theme of this year's Prom, which was held on April 13. A special surprise was seen as the procession walked through the tunnel of grey, pink, and white streamers. A 1958 blue Convertible, (loaned by Jon Ton-niges), and also an original 1950's jukebox (from Fritz and Anne Graham) greeted the Juniors, Seniors, and the Faculty. Junior mothers 1985 Prom! prepared the food, served by Freshmen Prom Servers. They also provided three musical selections as a form of entertainment. Special speeches were provided by Cor-een Ericson (Senior wills), Kraig Kuhnel (Senior prophecy), and Mr. Jack Vant, who gave the main address. After the banquet Soundsational provided the music for the dance. First National Bank of Osceola Other page — clockwise from far right; Becky Theis, Sean Gabel, Kraig Kuhnel and Renee Bartak dance the night away. Something new at OHS was the bubble machine, which the crowd enjoyed. Mr. Vant was the speaker at the banquet. Students relax in-between dances. Coreen Ericson and Chad Conkling look like they are having fun dancing to the music. Many people enjoy the dinner catered by the junior's mothers. This page — counter clockwise from left; Couples dance under the balloon and crepe paper gazebo. The 1985 Prom Servers — Front row; Mike Langer, Bridey Atkins, Kari Cerny, and Tony Urban. Back row; John Schott, Cindy Hays, Don Graff, Julie Reimers, Rich Klepper, and Pam Grosch. The latest dance steps were demonstrated by OHS students. The surprise for the Seniors was a 1958 Chevy Convertible. LeAnn LeSuer and Bob Nitsch prepare to walk into Prom. 17 junior High Sports and Music Top Left; Debbie Runquist prepares to go to her next class. Top Right Picture — Jr. High Boys' Basketball — Bottom Row; Trent Morgan, Eric Lindsley, Kevin Wiese-man, Donald Sterup, Gary Kelly, Jeremy Anderson, Travis Boden, and Andy Roberts. Row Two; Greg Kelly, Colin Atkins, Gene Treadway, Doug Burritt, Doug Jensen, Matt Mentink, Chad Krumbach, Todd Davidson, and Coach Graff. Row Three; Judson Nevers, Robert Pederson, Kevin Andelt, Adam Gabel, Kenny Carlson, Mark Gustafson, Chris Gabriel, and Chad Flood-man. Top Row; Jim Robinson, Todd Do-venbarger, Donnie Dotson, Chris Watts, Shawn Wieseman, Andrew lenn, Ian Ku-cera, and Tim Althouse. Middle Picture — Jr. High Girls' Basketball — Bottom Row; Nicki Urban, Chris Carlson, Shelli Bartak, Sheila Cole, Julie Schott, Sandee Treadway, Karen Dotson, and Sarah Kucera. Row Two; Sarah Meister, Becky Viergutz, Kari Bugbee, Evie Wright, Tami Merkel, Carolyn Kropatsch, Michelle Gillett, and Penny David. Top Row; Jill Sigler, Stephanie Graff, Michelle Cliffords, Darla Scott, Polly Watts, Tamara Dowling, Amy Kropatsch, Jenny Dake, Andrea Anderson, and Debbie Runquist. Bottom Picture — Jr. High Wrestling — Bottom Row; Trent Morgan, Eric Lindsley, Kevin Wieseman, Donald Sterup, Gary Kelly, Jeremy Anderson, and Todd Davidson. Row Two; Andrew lenn, Donnie Dot-son, Doug Burritt, Doug Jensen, Matt Mentink, and Coach Habben. Top Row: Chris Watts, Judson Nevers, Shawn Wieseman, Kenny Carlson, and Tim Althouse. 18 Below left; Jr. High Chorus — Bottom Row; Donald Sterup, Eric Lindsley, Chad Floodman, Shawn Wieseman, Karen Dotson, Andrea Anderson, Shelli Bartak, Chris Watts, Kenny Carlson, Becky Viergutz, Debbie Runquist, Chad Krumbach, Gene Treadway, and Doug Burritt. Row Two; Carolyn Kropatsch, Julie Schott, Stephanie Graff, Michelle Gillett, Sandee Treadway, Kevin Andelt, Adam Gabel, Doug Jensen, Travis Boden, Chris Carlson, Sarah Kucera, and Todd Davidson. Row Three; Jill Sigler, Darla Scott, Polly Watts, Kari Bugbee, Evie Wright, Penny David, Sheila Cole, Tami Merkel, Tamara Dowling, Jenny Dake, Sarah Meister, Nicki Urban, and Amy Kropatsch. Top Row; Chris Gabriel, Mark Gustafson, Robert Pederson, Judson Nevers, Gary Kelly, Andy Roberts, Ian Kuchera, Andrew lenn, Donnie Dotson, Greg Kelly, Matt Mentink, Michelle Cliffords, Jeremy Anderson, Trent Morgan, and Kevin Wieseman. Middle left, Todd Davidson and Amy Kropatsch read for English class. Middle right; Jr. High Band — Bottom Row; Stephanie Graff, Chad Floodman, Evie Wright, Carolyn Kropatsch, Tamara Dowling, Michelle Gillett, Karen Dotson, Darla Scott, and Polly Watts. Row Two; Sarah Kucera, Sarah Meister, Amy Kropatsch, Nicki Urban, Sandee Treadway, Jenny Dake, Chris Carlson, Shelli Bartak, Chris Gabriel, and Trent Morgan. Row Three; Andy Roberts, Matt Mentink, Kevin Andelt, Kari Bugbee, Penny David, Gene Treadway, Jeremy Anderson, Greg Kelly, Donald Sterup, Julie Schott, and Jill Sigler. Top Row; Todd Davidson, Kevin Wieseman, Todd Do-venbarger, Doug Burritt, Eric Lindsley, Donnie Dotson, Gary Kelly, Jim Robinson, Ian Kucera, and Doug Jensen. Left; Jr. High Track; Bottom Row; Doug Burritt, Adam Gabel, Amy Kropatsch, Jeremy Anderson, Carolyn Kropatsch, Michelle Gillett, Andy Roberts, Sheila Cole, Kenny Carlson, Donald Sterup, and Jenny Dake. Row Two; Chad Floodman, Stephanie Graff, Nicki Urban, Eric Lindsley, Sandee Treadway, Trent Morgan, Polly Watts, Judson Nevers, Chris Gabriel, Julie Schott, Jill Sigler, Kevin Andelt, and Sarah Meister. Row Three; Todd Davidson, Shelli Bartak, Gene Treadway, Colin Atkins, Kevin Wieseman, Doug Jensen, Becky Viergutz, Chris Carlson, Travis Boden, Chad Krumbach, Shawn Wieseman, Tim Althouse, and Sarah Kucera. Top Row; Michelle Cliffords, Mark Gustafson, Greg Kelly, Andrew lenn, Robert Pederson, Jim Robinson, Ian Kucera, Penny David, Matt Mentink, Donnie Dotson, Evie Wright, and Kari Bugbee. 19 A Test Of Skill Clockwise from right; Kim Cerveny tries her skill at drinking lemonade from a bota. Mr. Jensen lectures to his ninth grade Physical Science class. An Osceola wrestler takes down his opponent. Osceola boys participate in a pep rally. Gene Treadway catches the ball in Junior High P.E. Lisa Flatt passes Joan Sigler the baton. Vocal Groups Clockwise from above; Girls Ensemble; Front Row; Becky Theis, Kari Cerny, and Coreen Ericson. Back Row; Shannon Wheeler, Jody Dunn, Bridey Atkins, Paula Johnson, Debbie Burritt, Debbie Langer, and Roni Johansen. Small groups; Front Row; Jody Dunn and Paula Johnson. Back Row; Rusty Dunn, Sean Gable, Stacy Meister, and Robbie Davidson. Mr. Bankers directs the High School Chorus during the Christmas Concert. Vocal Soloists; Jody Dunn, Rusty Dunn, and Paula Johnson. High School Chorus Members; Front Row; Coleen Kresha, Robbie Davidson, Bridey Atkins, and Jolene Kresha. Second Row; Jackie Schoonover, Roni Johansen, Lori Reisdorff, Becky Theis, Ann Kucera, Debbie Langer, and Shannon Wheeler. Third Row; LuAnn Larson, Angie Langer, Coreen Ericson, Stacy Meister, Cindy Hays, Debbie Burritt, Christy Ericson, and Kari Cerny. Fourth Row; Doug Hanson, Kraig Kuhnel, Rusty Dunn, Sean Gable, Toby Watts, Scott Weiseman, Paula Johnson, and Jody Dunn. Good Samaritan Home 21 Musicians Busy Year 'Round Marching Band Personnel FLUTES TRUMPETS •Angie Langer David Andelt Julie Reimers •Rusty Dunn CLARINETS Christy Ericson Rich Klepper •Ann Kucera Brenda Fisher Troy Lindsley Jackie Kelly Bob Nitsch LeAnn LeSuer Phillip Reimers Lisa Reisdorff Tony Urban SAXOPHONES BARITONE Kari Cerny Doug Hanson Cindy Hays Debbie Langer TROMBONES LuAnn Larson Lance Beckner Joan Sigler Don Graff Shannon Wheeler Kraig Kuhnel TENOR SAXOPHONES •Pat Reisdorff John Schott •Coreen Ericson PERCUSSION •Jody Dunn •Rob Johansen •Matt Peterson Allen Sculley Toby Watts Corey Wieseman DRILL TEAM MEMBERS Bridey Atkins Renee Bartak •Deb Burritt Pam Grosch •Roni Johansen Jancl Kelly Nicole Mentink Jami Schott DRUM MAJORETTE •Becky Theis BASS CLARINET Lori Reisdorff TUBAS •Chad Conkling Sean Gabel •denotes senior 22 County Feeder's Supply, Inc. Left; Harvest of Harmony Queen Candidate Coreen Ericson. Below; Stage Band; Front Row; Debbie Burritt, Coreen Ericson, Joan Sigler, Debbie Langer, and Becky Theis. Middle Row; Sean Gable, Pat Reisdorff, and Don Graff. Back Row; Christy Ericson, Ann Kucera, Bob Nitsch, Rusty Dunn, Jody Dunn, Matt Gustafson, and Roni Johansen. Below Right; Drum Majroette Becky Theis. Clockwise from bottom; Drill Team; Bridey Atkins, Nicole Mentink, Roni Johansen, Debbie Burritt, Renee Bartak, Janel Kelly, Pam Grosch, and Jami Schott. Small Group Instrumentalists; Front Row; Ann Kucera, Christy Ericson, Nicole Mentink, Julie Reimers, Roni Johansen, Debbie Langer, and Becky Theis. Back Row; Rusty Dunn, Kraig Kuhnel, Chad Conkling, Debbie Burritt, and Coreen Ericson. Honor Band; Front Row; Renee Bartak, Roni Johansen, Lori Reisdorff, Angie Langer, Coreen Ericson, Becky Theis, and Debbie Langer. Back Row; Jody Dunn, Pat Reisdorff, Christy Ericson, Chad Conkling, Sean Gable, Rusty Dunn, Ann Kucera, and Debbie Burritt. 23 Student Involvement Makes Student involvement is what makes OHS groups successful. From the intellect to the athlete, from a cheerleader to an actor, it takes every member working hard for each group to meet their goals. In order for Osceola students to qualify for membership in the National Honor Society, they must have a 92° grade average. Officers for the organization this year were: President, Ron Johansen; Vice President, Coreen Ericson; Secretary, Jolene Kresha; and Treasurer, Colleen Kresha. The National Honor Society purchased medallions for their Senior members at Graduation. Drama Club consists of those students who participate in the Conference and District Speech Contests, and the Conference and District One-Act Play Contests. These performers spent many hours working before and after school, and during speech class. Athletes in O-Club are those that have lettered in any sport. The members of this club make money for the year by picking up tin cans and working in concession stands. Some O-Club members helped to run the Grade School track meet. For the 1985 year, President was Becky Theis; Vice President, Rob Johansen; and Secretary Treasurer was Debbie Burritt. The seven cheerleaders and two mascots spent many long hours cheering for all of the boys' and girls' athletic teams. These girls were a hard working group, since they attended one or two contests almost every week during the year. They also worked a couple of concession stands in order to earn money for their uniforms. The Student Council accomplished a lot through the 1984-85 year. With President Rusty Dunn's help, the Council made it a fun and happy year for many people. Some of the things they did were: provided fruit baskets for needy families during Christmas; took responsibility for a pop machine for the student body; organized Homecoming events, sock hops, a free dance for the students, and a ping pong tourna- O Club picture removed from annual ment; donated $500 for a new movie camera; and placed a picture of Mrs. Jean Peterson in the hallway. They also attended numerous conventions. With these things — among others — the Student Council had a busy but successful year. Right; National Honor Society — Bottom Row; Connie Hennings, Jami Schott, Christy Ericson, and Lisa Reisdorff. Row Two; Rob Davidson, Lori Reisdorff, Bob Nitsch, Renee Bartak, and Nicki Mentink. Top Row; Colleen Kresha, Jolene Kresha, Coreen Ericson, and Roni Johansen. Below Right; Drama Club — Bottom Row; Connie Hennings, Janel Kelly, Cindy Hays, Joan Sigler, Pam Grosch, and Bridey Atkins. Top Row; Mr. Vant, David Dotson, Julie Reimers, Shannon Wheeler, Jerry Miller, Lori Reisdorff, LeAnn LeSuer, Christy Ericson, and Mrs. Erhart. 24 Osceola Record Groups Successful Clockwise from left; Cheerleaders — Cindy Merkel, Sheila Kro-patsch, Lori Reisdorff, Christy Ericson, joan Sigler, Shannon Wheeler, and Jackie Kelly. Student Council — bottom row, Eric Lindsley and Kevin Andelt. Row two, Renee Bartak, Lori Reisdorff, Debbie Burritt, Corey Wieseman, Bridey Atkins, Nicki Urban, Kevin Wieseman, and Ian Kucera. Row three, Stacy Meister, Troy Lindsley, Matt Peterson, Lisa Reisdorff, John Schott, Carolyn Kro-patsch and Tony Urban. Top row, Becky Theis and Rusty Dunn. Written Publications Class; LeAnn LeSuer, Debbie Langer, Sandy Swantek, George Winslow and Mrs. Erhart. Mascots; Lisa Reisdorff and LeAnn LeSuer. Christy Ericson, Lori Reisdorff, Shannon Wheeler and Lisa Reisdorff watch the Homecoming game from the sidelines. Debra Lynn Burritt Pete Cole Bryan Cliffords Chad D. Conkling Debra Lynn Burritt; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Girls' Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; State Basketball 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 2; Stage Band 2,3,4; Honor Band 3,4; Girls' Glee 1,2; Drill Team 2,3,4; District Music Contest Quartet 2,4; Honor Choir 2,3,4; Band Secretary 3; Spirit Club 1,2,3; O-Club 2,3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Basketball Representative 4; Student Council 4; (Treasurer 4;) Homecoming Candidate 4; Class Play 3,4; Class Vice President 3; Class President 4; Annual Staff 3; Newspaper Staff 3; Prom Server 1. Bryan Cliffords; Football 1,3; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; State Wrestling 3,4; Chorus 1,2; O-Club 3,4; Class Play Stage Crew 3; Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 3; Prom Server 1. Pete Cole; Football 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; O-Club 1,2,3,4. Chad D. Conkling; Football 1,2,3; Wrestling 1; Boys' Basketball 2,3,4; Track 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Swing Choir 2,3; Honor Band 2,3,4; Brass Choir 3,4; District Music Contest 1,2,4; Band President 4; O-Club 2,3,4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 3; Newspaper Staff 3. Jodette L. Dunn; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Wrestling St. Mgr. 4; Girls' Basketball 1; Track 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 1,4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 2,3; Honor Band 1,2,3,4, Brass Choir 2; Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4; District Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 1,2,3,4; Spirit Club 1,2,3; J.V. Cheerleader 2; Mat Maid 3; O-Club 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3; Class Vice President 2; Prom Server 1; Graduation Usher 3. Rusty Dunn; Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; All Conference Football 2,3; Honorable Mention 2,3,4; State Wrestling 3,4; (Second Place 3; Fourth Place 4); Academic All State Football 4; All State Football Honorable Mention 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Swing Choir 2,3; Honor Band 2,3,4; Brass Choir 2,4; District Music Contest 2,3,4; Honor Choir 2,3,4; O-Club 1,2,3,4; (Football Representative 3; Wrestling Representative 4); Student Council 2,3,4; (Treasurer 3; President 4); Homecoming King 4; Class Play 3; Class President 2,3; Prom Server 1; Graduation Usher 3. 27 Jodette L. Dunn Rusty Dunn Coreen Kay Ericson; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Girls' Basketball 1; Track 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Swing Choir 3; Honor Band 3,4; Girls' Glee 1,2; District Music Contest Quartet 4; Honor Choir 3,4; Spirit Club 1,2; O-Club 2,4; Harvest of Harmony Candidate 4; Class Play 3,4; Class Treasurer 2; Class Vice President 4; Prom Server 1; Head Graduation Usher 3. Thad C. Fitch; Cross Country 2,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; State Wrestling 2,4; (Fourth Place 4); Chorus 2,3; O-Club 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 3; Newspaper Staff 3; Prom Server 1. Robert W. Johansen; Football 1,2,3,4; All Conference Football 3,4; All State Football 3 (Honorable Mention), 4; Boys' Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; State Track 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3; Swing Choir 3; Honor Choir 3; O-Club 1,2,3,4; (Vice President 4; Football Representative 4); Class Play 3,4; Boys' State 3; Prom Server 1; Graduation Usher 3. Veronica Johansen; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio Accompanist 1,2; Stage Band 2,3,4; Swing Choir Accompanist 1,2,3; Honor Band 2,3,4; Girls' Glee 1,2; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; (Co-Captain 3; Captain 4;) District Music Contest Soloist and Accompanist 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; (President 4); Class Play 3,4; Class Secretary 2,3,4; Girls' State 3; Prom Server 1. Paula Louann Johnson; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Girls' Basketball 1; Track 1,2,3,4; Wrestling St. Mgr. 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 1; Swing Choir 2,3; Girls' Glee 1,2,4; District Music Contest Solo 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 2,3,4; Spirit Club 1,2,3; Mat Maid 2; O-Club 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. Colleen Marie Kresha; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee 1,2; Honor Choir 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; (Treasurer 4); Class Play 3,4; Class Vice President 1. Coreen Kay Ericson Robert W. Johansen Paula Louann Johnson Thad C. Fitch Veronica Johansen Colleen Marie Kresha 28 Jolene Marie Kresha; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee 1,2; Honor Choir 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; (Secretary 4); Class Play 3,4; Class President 1. Ann L. Kucera; Girls' Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Volleyball St. Mgr. 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Stage Band 4; Honor Band 4; Brass Choir 4; Girls' Glee 2; Honor Choir 4; Spirit Club 1,2,3; J.V. Cheerleader 2; O-Club 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Class Treasurer 1; Annual 3; Newspaper 3; Prom Server 1. Angela Marie Langer; Volleyball I, 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 4; Girls' Glee 1,2,4; Honor Choir 3,4; Spirit Club 1,2,3; J. V. Cheerleader 2; O-Club 3,4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Class Play 3,4; Prom Server 1. Matthew Allen Peterson; Football 1,3,4; Boys' Basketball 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,3; Swing Choir 3; O-Club 2,3,4; (Basketball Representative 4); Student Council 3,4; (Vice President 4); Homecoming Candidate 4; Class Play 3,4; Head Prom Server 1; Head Graduation Usher 3. Patrick D. Reisdorff; Football 1,2; Football St. Mgr. 4; Boys' Basketball 1,2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Stage Band 3,4; Swing Choir 1,2; Honor Band 4; O-Club 4; (Basketball Representative 4; Class Play 3,4; Class Secretary 1; Boys' State Alternate 3; Prom Server 1. Jackie A. Schoonover; Chorus 2,3,4; Girls' Glee 2,4; Spirit Club 1,2,3; Mat Maid 2. Patrick D. Reisdorff Jackie A. Schoonover 29 Rebecca Lynn Theis; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; All Conference Honorable Mention Volleyball 3; Girls' Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; State Bak-setball 4; State Track 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 4; Stage Band 4; Swing Choir 3; Honor Band 4; Girls' Glee 1,2; Drum Majorette 4; District Music Contest Quartet 4; Honor Choir 3,4; Spirit Club 1,2,3; j.V. Cheerleader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3; O-Club 1,2,3,4; (President 4; Basketball Representative 3; Volleyball Representative 4); Student Council 1,2,3,4; (Secretary 3,4); Homecoming Queen 4; Class Play 3,4; Head Prom Server 1; Graduation Usher 3. George Thomas Winslow; Annual Staff 3,4; (Editor 4); Newspaper Staff 3. Clockwise from right; Seniors dress before Graduation. Head Graduation Ushers — Renee Bartak and David Andelt. Pete Cole, Rob Johansen, and George Winslow appear nervous (and happy) prior to Graduation. Senior Class Officers — Coreen Eric-son — Secretary; Deb Burritt — President; and Roni Johansen — Treasurer. Rebecca Lynn Theis George Thomas Winslow 1985 Graduates OHS May 19, 1985, saw twenty OHS students graduate. The Graduates walked in to Pomp and Circumstance, played by Louise Wheeler. Rev. Ferguson gave the Invocation, followed by Jolene Kresha giving the Salutatory. The Senior Class sang two songs, between which Colleen Kresha spoke the Valedictory. The Address was given by Rev. Paul Reimers, who Twenty at spoke on choices the Seniors will be making in their futures. Mr. Heck then presented the class for Graduation. Diplomas were given out by Marvin Klein, President of the School Board. The Rev. Kotz gave the Benediction. The now-graduated Class of 1985 walked out to Brian's Song, and received well-wishers outside the school. Clockwise from left; Jody Dunn-Schott and Matt Peterson walk in to the ceremony. Twenty Seniors entertained the audience with two songs. Bryan Cliffords and Becky Theis prepare to enter the gym. Jackie Schoonover waits for the service to begin. After switching their tassels. Seniors are now Graduates. 31 Clockwise from above right; After graduation, the new alumni form a receiving line. The Senior Class of 1985. Paula Johnson and Roni Johansen walk out of the graduation services. Jolene Kresha and Thad Fitch look relieved that they have finally graduated. Rusty Dunn is congratulated by Mr. Sipes. Jolene Kresha gives her Salutatory speech. PSOPLS Clockwise from above; John Schott, Tony Urban, Don Graff, and Rich Klepper participate in a pep rally contest. Ronnie Carlson, Jerry Miller, and Mike Langer build a tree for Speech Class. Lance Beckner takes his mom a rose during Wrestling Parents' Night. John Kropatsch, John Schott, and Janel Kelly write stories for English Class. Trade Hammond Cindy Hays Janel Kelly Rich Klepper John Kropatsch 34 Clockwise from far left; Freshmen Class Officers: President; Tony Urban, Vice President; Kari Cerny, Secretary; Mike Langer, Treasurer; Cindy Hays. Kari Cerny tries to dribble past the opposing player. Pam Grosch, Kari Cerny, and Bridey Atkins laugh as they are under hypnosis. Lance Beckner, Brenda Fisher, and Don Graff work diligently in Freshmen English. Mike Langer Jerry Miller Julie Reimers John Schott Tony Urban 35 Clockwise from above, Class officers; Jami Schott, Secretary; Corey Wieseman, President: Sheila Kropatsch, Vice President; and Robbie Davidson, Treasurer. Teresa Robinson makes use of her study hall by drawing. Nicki Mentink, John Atkins, and Robbie Davidson enjoy the music at the Homecoming Dance. Cheerleaders Sheila Kropatsch, Shannon Wheeler, and Lisa Reisdorff decorate the Old Gym for the Homecoming Dance. John Atkins Scott Cole Eric Dake Robbie Davidson David Dotson Lisa Flatt Sheila Kropatsch Troy Lindsley Nicole Mentink Cindy Merkel Doug Ratcliff Lisa Reisdorff 36 Left, Doug Schmidt and Eric Dake type notes and assignments on the school's new computers. Troy Lindsley, Kevin Johnson, Matt Gustafson, and John Atkins eat crackers for participation in a pep rally. Connie Hennings gets assistance from Miss Waldmann on her art project. Julie Gabriel Matt Gustafson Connie Hennings Toby Johansen Kevin Johnson Jackie Kelly Teresa Robinson Doug Schmidt Jami Schott Steve Thelen Shannon Wheeler Corey Wieseman 37 Juniors Clockwise from above; Tom Albers out-runs his opponent to the finish line. Debbie Langer, David Andelt, and LuAnn Larson work in the concession stand at a basketball game for the Junior Class. Kraig Kuhnel, Doug Hanson, David Andelt, and Stacy Meister participate in a pep rally for Spirit Week. Susan Cerveny and Lois Kresha work on the piftata for Spanish class. Tom Albers David Andelt Kelly Anderson Renee Bartak Dan Cerny Kim Cerveny Susan Cerveny Debbie Langer LuAnn Larson LeAnn LeSuer Stacy Meister Bob Nitsch Philip Reimers Lori Reisdorff 38 Watts Electric Clockwise from below; Kelly Anderson types for her General Business class. Class Officers: Renee Bartak, President; Kraig Kuhnel, Vice President; and Sean Gabel, Secretary Treasurer. LeAnn LeSuer gets the crowd into the basketball game. Christy Ericson decorates for the Homecoming Dance. Allen Sculley Joan Sigler Sandy Swantek Toby Watts Scott Wieseman Gary Wright Linda Dovenbarger Christy Ericson Sean Gabel Dawn Hammond Doug Hanson Lois Kresha Kraig Kuhnel Don's Welding and Repair 39 Junior High Tim Althouse Kevin Andelt Andrea Anderson Travis Boden Kari Bugbee Doug Burritt Chris Carlson Kenny Carlson Michelle Cliffords Todd Dovenbarger Tami Dowling Chad Floodman Adam Gabel Chris Gabriel Michelle Gillett Stephanie Graff Carolyn Kropatsch Chad Krumbach Ian Kucera Sarah Kucera Eric Lindsley Sarah Meister Matt Mentink Julie Schott Darla Scott Jill Sigler Mike Spath Donald Sterup Gene Treadway Sandee Treadway 42 Tami Dowling plays defense against her opponent from Fullerton. Seventh grade class officers; Eric Lindsley, President; Sarah Meister, Vice President. Eighth grade class officers; Chad Floodman, Secretary; Kevin Andelt, President; and Andrew lenn, Vice President. Jeremy Anderson Colin Atkins Shelli Bartak Sheila Cole Jennifer Dake Penny David Todd Davidson Donnie Dotson Karen Dotson Mark Gustafson Andrew lenn Doug Jensen Gary Kelly Greg Kelly Amy Kropatsch Andrew Kropatsch Tami Merkel Trent Morgan Judson Nevers Robert Pederson Andrew Roberts Jimmy Robinson Debbie Runquist Nicole Urban Becky Viergutz Chris Watts Polly Watts Kevin Wieseman Shawn Wieseman Evie Wright 43 Don Andelt Tom Bankers Deb Berggren Mike Davis jenni Erhart jon Habben Charles Hays Dean Heine Willard Jensen Jean Peterson Suzanne Peterson Mimi Ramsbottom Tom Ramsbottom Dan Schiefelbein Larry Theis Jack Vant Cecile Waldmann 44 Gary's Plumbing and Heating Other page — Clockwose from above left; Student Teacher Mr. Bebe and P.E. teacher Mr. Schiefelhein supervise jr. High girls weightlifting. Administration and Counselor: Principal, Mr. Heck; Superintendent, Mr. Sipes; and Counselor, Mr. Graff. Secretary, Mrs. Wheeler. Mr. Ramsbottom, Mrs. Erhart, Mr. Jensen, and Mr. Vant participate in a pep rally put on by faculty members. Clockwise from above left; Dancing as a ballerina, Mr. Habben performs in a pep rally. Bus Drivers; Bill Johansen, Dean Buffington, Bob Grosnicklaus, Elaine Tonniges, and Will Stephens. Custodians; John Cerny, Will Stephens, and Frank Jinright. Cooks; Mrs. Reis-dorff, Mrs. Burritt, Mrs. Scott, and Mrs. Gabriel. Mr. Davis looks over his presidential election material. FXON 84 l  - £  I yr? 31 fcf'F 1 0 I k S ! : v Peterson Hardware Clockwise from top left; David Andelt practices using the new Apple Computers. Roni Johanson works on the IBM Computer. Pete Cole practices using a cutting torch. Senior Government Class works on their election booklet. Janel Kelly and Cindy Hays make trees for the One-Act play in Speech Class. 46 Shelly's Beauty Boutique Whatever the occupation — a doctor, a sales clerk, a welder, or even a scientist — it all starts to happen at school. Academics test each individual person whether it be with paper and pencil or with a computer, or with a typewriter, or even with a welding torch. These challenges determine students' abilities, interests, and goals for future use in careers. Academics can give students a sense of accomplishment if done well. The more difficult a teacher makes assignments, the harder the student works to get it done right. Believe it or not, the teachers aren't trying to be mean — they're just trying to help the students with the hard life that's ahead. Different people are good at different things, and it's up to the student to determine what's best for themself. So the next time students have a difficult assignment, they should not be discouraged, because it's just a test of their academic mind. Clockwise from above; Toby Johansen and Stacy Meister improve their typing skills. Lisa Reisdorff and Sheila Kro-patsch make a poster in Spanish Class. The Spanish Class works on their piftata. Chris Gabriel participates in Physical Education playing Last Man Out. Anderson Service Cross Country Team Works Hard The Cross Country Team had another successful season this past year. The runners on the team worked hard and reached their goals for time. David Andelt got first place in the Aquinas Invitational, the Hebron Randall Smith Invitational. And in the District Meet, he placed eighteenth. Tom Albers also did well placing ninth at the Scotus Invitational to letter. The other runners that deserve special credit are Thad Fitch and Philip Reimers for their hard work and patience on the team. They didn't quit although they didn't receive a lot of the recognition and glory. Mr. Vant was spoiled from the previous year, but felt the team did a good job. He believes the Cross Country Team needs to add to the collection of good runners next year. Clockwise from top; The Cross Country Team — Bottom Row; Thad Fitch, David Andelt. Row Two; Philip Reimers, Tom Albers, and Coach Vant. Cross Country Senior, Thad Fitch. David Andelt paces himself during the race. Philip Reimers tries to beat the clock. Meet Team Standing Bergan Invite. 9th Scotus Invite. Aquanas, Lakeview, None Wahoo Newman, Osceola Quadrangular 4th Aquinas Invite. 12th Hebron Randall Smith Invite. None Districts 6th Polk County Equipment, Inc. New Year — New Formation The football team had a fairly successful season. After adjusting to a new coaching staff, Mr. Graff and Mr. Bebe, the players concentrated on the passing game, which proved to be successful. Troy Lindsley threw for 2,019 yards breaking the old high school record, and 17 touchdowns. Also getting a new school record, and 17 touchdowns. Also setting a new school record was Rob Johansen, who caught 68 passes for 1,239 yards and 13 touchdowns. Also standing out on the receiving end was Sean Gabel, who caught 24 passes for 390 yards and two touch- downs. Even though the final record was 3-6, Mr. Graff feels that if there had been fewer mistakes and more participation, there would be a higher number in the win column. The team was proud to win Homecoming, and also to be the first team to score on a very good Shelby team. The players also learned to work week to week, doing the best effort possible, and having fun in the process. There are other players who deserve special recognition for their contribution to the team. For example Bob Nitsch had four fumble recoveries. Rob Johansen had four interceptions. Rusty Dunn had 27 tackles against Dorchester and Stromsburg, and he had a total of 164 tackles. Gary Wright had 92 tackles, with Rob Johansen and Bob Nitsch contributing 78 each. Next year, Osceola will return 9 starters on offense and 9 starters on defense. Mr. Graff commented, Coach Bebe and I are really looking forward to next year. The players will know the system we have established and know my expectations. Clockwise from above; 1984 Football Team: Row 1; Eric Lindsley (St. Mgr.), Corey Wie-seman, Don Graff, Troy Lindsley, Doug Hanson, Gary Wright, Rusty Dunn, Stacy Meister, Toby Watts, and Rich Klepper. Row 2; Robbie Davidson, Mike Langer, Peter Cole, Lance Beckner, Tony Urban, Eric Dake, John Atkins, John Kropatch, Kevin Wieseman (St. Mgr.), Coach Bebe. Row 3; Coach Graff, Kraig Kuhnel, Steve Thelen, Matt Peterson, Sean Gabel, Bob Nitsch, Rob Johansen, John Schott, and Judson Nevers (St. Mgr.). Not pictured Pat Reis-dorff (St. Mgr.). Troy Lindsley sights a receiver downfield. Rusty Dunn turns upfield for the big gain. 50 Tub's Drive-In Liquor Football Scores Osceola Vs. David City Clarkson 12-19 Genoa 20-21 ‘Nebraska Lutheran .. .. 26-6 Shelby 12-43 ‘Henderson . 26-8 Stromsburg 21-36 ‘Fullerton 42-12 Dorchester . 0-19 Season Record 3-6 Junior Varsity Scores Osceola Vs. ‘Stromsburg . 22-0 ‘Fullerton 13-6 ‘Shelby Season Record 3-0 ‘denotes win 13-6 Football Seniors: Pete Cole, Matt Peterson, Rusty Dunn, and Rob Johansen. Top; Cary Wright looks for an opening behind Bryan Cliffords. Middle left; Rob Johansen struggles for an extra yard. Middle right; Corey Wieseman puts the stop on Burg's back. Bottom; Sean Cabel puts on the Orange Crush as Don Craff kicks the Bulldogs out of trouble. Lewis Derby Team Improves Despite Losses Dedication, enthusiasm, and the desire to win were the goals of this year's Volleyball Team. The beginning of the season saw everyone very optimistic, but the season was not as successful as the team and coaches had hoped. The highlights were: the Freshmen beating an undefeated Shelby team, the JV's beating Stroms- burg, and the Varsity beating Fullerton. O.H.S. was honored to have Jami Schott represent the Volleyball Team on the First Team Central Eight All-Conference Team. The Junior Varsity final record was 8-2, and the Freshman final record was 5-2. VARSITY SCORES Osceola Vs. •Genoa 15-10 15-13 Silver Creek 11-15 9-15 David City 11-15 3-15 East Butler 9-15 10-15 •Fullerton 15- 2 15- 5 Palmer 12-15 7-15 St. Edward 5-15 8-15 Shelby 15- 5 7-15 5-15 Central Eight Conference Tourney David City 13-15 16-18 Stromsburg 3-15 14-16 Clarks 15-13 9-15 1-15 District Tourney Humphrey St. Francis 5-15 4-15 Varsity Record 2- 12 •Indicates Osceola Win Nebraska Street Lanes, Osceola NE Left; 1984 Volleyball Team. Row 1; Coach Ramsbottom, Becky Theis (VAR), Angie Lan-ger (VAR), Deb Burritt (VAR), Paula johnson (VAR), Jody Dunn (VAR), Coreen Ericson (VAR), and Coach Schiefelbein. Row 2; Joan Sigler (JV), LuAnn Larson (JV VAR), Deb Langer (Stats.), Christy Ericson (JV VAR), and Jackie Kelly (St. Mgr.). Row 3; Connie Hennings (FR JV), Julie Gabriel (JV VAR), Sheila Kropatsch (FR JV), Jami Schott (JV VAR), Shannon Wheeler (JV), Lisa Flatt (FR JV), and Lisa Reisdorff (FR JV). Row 4; Cindy Merkel (St. Mgr.), Bridey Atkins (FR), Pam Grosch (FR), Janel Kelly (FR), Cindy Hays (JV VAR), Kari Cerny (FR JV), and Julie Reimers (FR). Not Pictured: LeAnn Le-Suer. Middle right; Julie Gabriel takes her approach for Renee Bartak's set, as LeAnn LeSuer and Cindy Hays are ready for the return. Middle left; Jami Schott and Deb Burritt attempt a double block against Shelby. Left; Senior Volleyball Members: Becky Theis, Jody Dunn, Deb Burritt, Paula Johnson, Angie Langer, and Coreen Ericson. Bush's Drug Store Team Work and Team Effort = Winners The boys' basketball team ended the season with a 9-7 season record. The team members proved to themselves and others that they can be winners. This is demonstrated not only by their record, but also in the other goals they set and met. One such goal was to play and work as a team. Everyone contributed to make the team work and win. Highlights of the season were Rob Johansen's slam dunk against Stromsburg in the Sub-Districts, and defeating arch-rival Stromsburg two out of three times during the season. All of the seniors deserve special credit for working hard the entire season. Special recognition also goes to: Sean Gabel for being top rebounder; Bob Nitsch for being top scorer; and to Troy Lindsley for his comeback from an injury. Clockwise from above; Varsity Basketball Team; Top Row; Assistant Coach Tom Ramsbottom, Pat Reisdorff, Rob Johansen, Chad Conkling, Sean Gabel, Matt Peterson, Bob Nitsch, Philip Reimers, and Head Coach David Adamczyk. Bottom Row: St. Mgr. Gary Kelly, Stacy Meister, Kevin Johnson, Steve Thelen, David Andelt, Troy Lindsley, and St. Mgr. Mark Gustafson. Senior Basketball Members; Pat Reisdorff, Rob Johansen, Matt Peterson, and Chad Conkling. Matt Peterson shoots for two. The team prepares for a rebound, as Bob Nitsch shoots a free throw. 54 Osceola Insurance Top Left; Philip Reimers, David Andelt, and John Schott watch as Kevin Johnson prepares to dribble down the court. Middle left; Rob Johansen and Pat Reisdorff guard the defender. Middle center; Bob Nitsch and Chad Conkling wait for the ball, as Sean Gabel tips it to a Bulldog. Bottom left: Junior Varsity Basketball Team; Back Row: Coach Tom Ramsbottom, Don Graff, Stacy Meister, Kevin Johnson, John Schott, Philip Reimers, Steve Thelen, and Matt Gustafson. Front Row: St. Mgr. Gary Kelly, Ronnie Carlson, Tony Urban, Jerry Miller, David Andelt, Rich Klepper and St. Mgr. Mark Gustafson. VARSITY SCORES Osceola Vs. St. Edward 65-55 Nebraska Lutheran 65-44 Stromsburg 46-41 Benedict 58-46 Silver Creek 60-64 Shelby 39-55 Polk 58-52 East Butler 47-62 Henderson 56-69 Conference Tourney Stromsburg 45-54 David City 41-73 • Genoa 54-43 Clarks 59-40 • Fullerton 78-41 Sub-Districts at Osceola Stromsburg 55-47 Shelby 40-59 Varsity Record 9-7 •denotes win Farmer's Coop Grain Co. Girls' Team To State Varsity Scores Osceola Vs. St. Edward 27-46 • Nebraska Lutheran 81-24 Stromsburg 41-56 • Benedict 81-42 Silver Creek 45-57 • Palmer 53-46 Shelby 34-43 Polk 28-45 East Butler 44-33 Conference Tourney David City 34-40 David City 42-44 Genoa 62-47 Clarks 58-69 Fullerton 39-50 Sub Districts at Stromsburg Stromsburg 41-39 Shelby 52-40 Fullerton 55-51 State Tournament Grant 46-61 •denotes win Clockwise from above; Nicole Mentink attempts a free throw, while the Lady Bulldogs wait for the rebound. Coach Schiefel-bein, after defeating 'Burg in Sub-Districts, was thrown in the shower by some enthusiastic fans. The Osceola High School Girls' Basketball Team is announced at the State Tournament. Senior Team Members: Deb Burritt and Becky Theis. 56 First National Bank Tonniges Chevrolet Clockwise from lop left; Jami Schott shoots for two, while Julie Gabriel looks on. The Girls Basketball Team; Back row: Assistant Coach Graff, Lisa Flatt, Lori Reisdorff, Becky Theis, Cindy Hays, Debbie Burritt, Joan Sigler, Renee Bartak, and Coach Scheifel-bein. Front row: St. Mgr. Nicki Urban, Lisa Reisdorff, Julie Reimers, Julie Gabriel, Jami Schott, Kari Cerny, Nicole Mentink, Bridey Atkins, and St. Mgr. Pam Grosch. Cindy Hays shoots a free throw, as Lori Reisdorff, Julie Gabriel, and Becky Theis prepare for the rebound. Julie Gabriel adds two points, as Becky Theis setsa screen for Cindy Hays. The girls basketball season had a slow start with a 5-9 record before going to Districts. The losses made the team work harder, and gain more confidence in themselves. At Districts, they made history at OHS by winning their first district game ever, the fact that this victory was over the Stromsburg Vikings was also another first. They also went on to win over the Shelby Huskies for the first time. The final victory was over the Fullerton Warriors. This win advanced the Bulldogs to the 1985 State Tournament. Going to the State Tournament was like a dream come true for the players and for the community of Osceola. The girls pulled together with a losing record but it didn't make any difference in the excitement shown by the team and the OHS coaches. Number eight seed Osceola went up against number one seed Grant and suffered a loss. But the hard work and determination of the Osceola team set them another record, by placing seventh in the Lincoln paper and ninth in the Omaha paper. Honors go out to Cindy Hays for making First Team All Conference and to Jami Schott for making Honorable Mention All Conference. Wrestlers send 5 to state The Osceola Wrestling Team had some setbacks this year, such as two open weight classes, and the fact that the team lost a few key seniors from the year before. Despite these setbacks, the team still went undefeated in conference duals with a record of 4-0-1. Another highlight of the season was the overall dual record of 9-2-1, which earned a 4th ranking in state for dual meet competition. The team was also rated in the top ten for tournament competition during the season, with Davidson, Clockwise from top right; Pete Cole works to turn his opponents to his back. Bryan Cliffords receives a kiss for placing first in a match. Bryan Cliffords works to keep a Dorchester opponent in-bounds. Corey Wieseman is in referee's position with a Harvard opponent. The team prepares before the meet starts. Wieseman, Dunn, and Cliffords being individually rated. The team also won three tournament trophies and had 2 state medal winners. Coach Habben believes that to have a good team you must compete as a team and work together, which he tries to do every year. He also teaches the wrestlers to compete in a positive manner, and to work very hard which is the key to a successful season. Team awards for the year were: Most Valuable; Rusty Dunn, Team Captains; Thad Fitch and Rusty Dunn, Most Improved; Pete Cole, and All Hustle went to Thad Fitch and Rusty Dunn. State contenders were Rob Davidson, Thad Fitch, Rusty Dunn, Kraig Kuhnel, and Bryan Cliffords. State medal winners were Thad Fitch and Rusty Dunn, who both placed 4th. 58 Clockwise from top left; The Osceola Wrestling Team: Bottom row; Paula Johnson (St. Mgr.), Mike Langer, John Atkins, Lance Beckner, Corey Wieseman, Rob Davidson, and Jody Dunn (St. Mgr.). Top row; Mitch Coffin (Asst. Coach), Rusty Dunn, Kraig Kuhnel, Bryan Cliffords, Pete Cole, Thad Fitch, and Jon Habben (Coach). John Atkins struggles to get a reach through. Lance Beckner gets closer to a pin on a David City wrestler. Thad Fitch works for a pinning combination on a Dorchester wrestler. Kraig Kuhnel receives a kiss for placing at the District meet. Rusty Dunn works to get a hammerlock on an opponent. WRESTLING SCORES Osceola Vs. St. Edward Lakeview 57-0 42 to 20 Osceola Invite —- placed second: 129 pts. Fullerton Clarks 54 to 17 27 to 36 Stromsburg David City 57 to 6 30 to 30 Clarks Invite — placed sixth: 101 pts. East Butler Palmer 29 to 26 39 to 28 Team Dual Tourney — placed third: 2-1 record Central 8 Tourney — placed second: 112.5 pts. District Tourney — placed sixth: 87 pts. State — placed seventeenth: 28 pts. Osceola Insurance 59 Boys Track: 7 to State SUCCESSFUL! That one word describes the 1985 Boys' Track Team. Not only were the boys never beaten by any class C or D team, but they were the Central 8 Conference and District C-7 Champions as well. Individual school records were set in the high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, and the 300 int. hurdles. With the leadership of the three seniors — Chad Conkling, Rob Johansen, and Rusty Dunn, each athlete had the attitude that hard work would pay off — and the hard work that was put into practices paid off. Many individual class records were also set or tied. At the State Meet in Omaha, Osceola had two medal winners. David Andeit placed fifth in the 3200 Meter Run, and Rob Johansen won first place in the triple jump. As head coach, Mr. Ramsbot-tom feels that this has been the best season yet, and hopes that this will be a stepping stone for next year. Clockwise from right; Rusty Dunn goes for the record in the pole vault. Rich Klepper long jumps at the Stromsburg Invite. Sean Cabel leads the pack in the 110 high hurdles, while Chad Conkling strives to place. Troy Lindsley makes opening height in the high jump. Rob Johansen gives it all he has in the triple jump. 60 First Triangular — First place (91 pts.) Second Triangular — First (81.5 pts.) Osceola Relays — First (110 pts.) Knights of Columbus — Third (64 pts.) Shelby Relays — First (113 pts.) Centennial Invite — Second (93 pts.) Stromsburg Invite — First (155 pts.) Central Eight Conf. — First (130.5 pts.) C-7 Districts — First (101.5 pts.) Above left; Sean Gabel goes for it all in the high jump. Above right; David Andelt runs the 1600 meter run. Middle; Senior Track Members — Chad Conkling, Rusty Dunn, and Rob Johansen. Below left; The Osceola Track Team: Bottom Row; Kevin Andelt (St. Mgr.), Eric Lindsley (St. Mgr.), and Mark Gustafson (St. Mgr.). Row Two; John Atkins, Tony Urban, Rob Davidson, Dave Dotson, and Tom Albers. Row Three; Eric Dake, Kevin Johnson, Lance Beckner, Rich Klepper, David Andelt, Troy Lindsley, Corey Wiese-man, and Don Graff. Row Four; Assistant Coach Mr. Schiefelbein, Rob Johansen, Philip Reimers, Chad Conkling, Sean Gabel, Bob Nitch, John Schott, Allen Sculley, Steve Thelen, Rusty Dunn, and Head Coach Tom Ramsbottom. 61 Girls Track Runs On The 1985 Track season started with the annual snow, rain, and overall bad weather; but that didn't seem to bother the girls. The track team started out very well, and continued to improve throughout the season. Although they did not reach some of their team goals, that was due to illness and injuries, and not to the girls themselves. Everyone that contributed to team points deserves a pat on the back. Special recognition goes to the three seniors, Becky Theis, Paula Johnson, and Deb Burritt; and to Jami Schott for qualifying for the State Meet. Clockwise from above; Becky Theis runs the 3rd leg of the 3200 meter relay. Joan Sigler gets ready to start the 1600 meter relay Bridey Atkins and her opponent race to the finish of the girls 100 meter low hurdles. State Contender, Jami Schott reaches for the finish. Seniors; Becky Theis, Deb Burritt, and Paula Johnson. 62 1985 Girls Track Team; Front row; Deb Bur-ritt, Becky Theis, and Paula Johnson. Row two; LeAnn LeSuer, Lori Reisdorff, Joan Sigler, Christy Ericson (St. Mgr.), and Lisa Reisdorff (St. Mgr). Row three; Jami Schott, Julie Gabriel, Nicole Mentink, Lisa Flatt, and Shannon Wheeler. Row four; Coach Jensen, Kari Cerny, Pam Grosch, Cindy Hays, Janel Kelly, Julie Reimers, Bridey Atkins, and Coach Vant. First Triangular — First Place Second Triangular — First Place Osceola Relays — First Place Shelby Relays — First Place Osceola Girls Inv. — Second Place Centennial Inv. — Third Place Stromsburg Inv. — Second Place Central Eight Conf. — Third Place Districts — Fifth Place Clockwise from left; Janel Kelly shot puts during the Osceola Invitational. Deb Bur-ritt runs the second leg of the 3200 meter relay. Shannon Wheeler shows off her form in the 100 meter low hurdles. 63 OHS Students Bring Home Awards and Honors Clockwise from right; Rob Johansen and Becky Theis were elected Sports King and Queen of 1985. The 1985 C2 District Girls Basketball Champs and State Qualifers. The Senior Wrestling Members (this picture was inadvertently omitted from the wrestling page). Cross Country State Qualifier — David Andelt. Rob Johansen and Jami Schott were awarded the Scholar Athlete Award. Corey Wieseman won 1st Place in the Fuel Efficiency Division at the State Drivers Education Competition. Penny David and Michelle Gillett placed 2nd and 4th in the District Spelling Contest. 64 Clockwise from below right; Valedictorian and Salutatorian — Colleen Kresha and Jo-lene Kresha. The Junior High members of the Mathcounts placed 4th in the competition, and Sheila Cole placed 7th individually. Members include: Tamara Dowling, Jill Sigler, Kevin Andelt, Penny David, Sheila Cole, Doug Jensen, and their instructor Mrs. Peterson. Girls' State Track Meet Qualifier — Jami Schott (100 M. Dash). Wrestling State Qualifiers — Bottom Row; Kraig Kuhnel and Rob Davidson. Top Row; Thad Fitch, Bryan Cliffords, and Rusty Dunn. Boys' State Track Qualifiers — Bottom Row; David Andelt (1600 and 3200 M. Runs), Rusty Dunn (Pole Vault), and Rob Johansen (Long Jump and Triple Jump). Top Row; Assistant Coach Schiefelbein, Sean Gabel (High Jump and 300 Int. Hurdles), and Head Coach Ramsbottom. 65 Fun Times at OHS Below; the hypnotist tries to put Gene Treadway, Colin Atkins, Don Graff, Mike Spath, and Chad Krumbach under a spell. Right; Sean Gabel c arries Christy Ericson to cover in Capricious Pearls. Clockwise from above: Kraig Kuhnel and Renee Bartak act as tourists in Mark Twain in the Garden of Eden. Coreen Ericson and Shannon Wheeler practice marching in band. Steve The-len and Dave Dotson work on a prop for a class. One of the members of Luigi prepare the instruments for the program. The OHS cheerleaders give the crowd a cheer at a game. 66 Clockwise from left; Tom Albers runs to the finish in a Cross Country race. The Junior Class takes a vote on class representatives for Student Council. Kevin Johnson finishes strong in the 100 meter dash. Chad Conkling finishes ahead of his opponents in the 300 I.M. hurdles. Mr. Bankers and his date wait to be seated during the Prom. Mr. Vant shows Philip Reimers the way in Cross Country. Robby Johansen shoots while the rest of the team checks out their opponent to get the rebound. 67 Clockwise from right; The Bulldog defense stops their opponents in their tracks. Mrs. Erhart works in the Written Pub Class. Sandy Swantek prepares to go home. Kraig Kuhnel, Renee Bartak, Ann Kucera and Troy Lindsley pose with the authentic 50's jukebox at the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Todd Davidson and Chris Carlson set hurdles for a track meet. The band bows at Pershing. Joan Sigler, Lori Reisdorff, Linda Dovenbarger, Susan Cervny, and Christy Ericson discuss animals while the tree (Sean Gabel) looks on. 68 9