Petersburg High School - Pirateer Yearbook (Petersburg, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1983 volume:

THE PIRATEER 1983 A Calendar Of Memories One generation passeth away, and another gen- eration cometh; but the earth standeth forever. The sun riseth, and goeth down, and returneth to his place; and there rising again, maketh his round by the south, and turneth again to the north. The spirit goeth forward surveying all places round about, and returneth to his circuits. Ecclesiastes 1: 4-6 Petersburg Public School Petersburg, Nebraska 68652 September SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 29 30 First day of school 31 1 2 3 Lindsay VB FB Away 1st game of season 4 5 6 Labor Day No School 7 Orchard VB Home 1st Home game 8 9 10 Chambers VB FB Home 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Elgin VB FB Away 18 Spalding Quad VB 19 20 21 Santee VB Home 22 23 Autumn Begins 24 Humphrey VB FB Home Parents’ Night 25 Band in LaVitsef Parade 26 27 Assembly on Egypt 28 29 30 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE SCHOOL TEAM PHS OPP Lindsay, H.F. A 1 2 B 2 1 Orchard A 0 2 B 0 2 C 1 2 Chambers A 2 0 B 1 2 Elgin A 0 2 B SPALDING QUADRANGULAR 0 2 Spalding Academy 1 2 Clearwater 2 0 Greeley 2 1 Santee A 2 0 Humphrey A 0 2 B 0 2 Clearwater A 2 1 B 1 2 TILDEN TOURNAMENT Elgin, P.J. 0 2 Elkhorn Valley 0 2 Wheeler Central A 1 2 B 0 2 ORCHARD INVITATIONAL Clearwater 2 1 Wheeler Central 0 2 Spalding A 0 2 B 0 2 Cedar Rapids A 0 2 B 0 2 C 0 2 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Chambers 1 2 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Wheeler Central 0 2 October SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 Clearwater VB FB Away Stu. Coun. Elections 2 Tilden VB Tourney 3 4 SPIRIT WEEK 5 6 Stu. Coun. District Workshop at Genoa 7 Elgin Jr Hi VB Away 8 Bartlett VB FB Home HOMECOMING 9 Home- coming Dance 10 11 Columbus Day Orchard Invit VB Finish FB Game 12 Columbus Day Trad Orchard Invit VB 13 14 Orchard Invit VB 15 Spalding VB Away 16 ' 17 18 Clearwater FB Away Reserves - We won 19 Cedar Rapids VB Away Stu. Coun. at Hastings 20 21 In-Service No School 22 Assembly - Rock Roll (Family Music Group) 23 S HaU- f oween 25 Conf. VB at Humphrey 26 Conference VB 27 28 29 Teachers’ Convention No School 30 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE PHS SCHOOL OPP 21 Lindsay. H.F. 6 23 Chambers 48 14 Elgin 37 6 Humphrey 62 21 Clearwater 39 14 Wheeler Central 53 Spalding Forfeit Clockwise from top left: Larry Temme ( 82) eludes a Wheeler Central man for yardage in the 3rd quarter of the Homecoming game. Roger Seier ( 35) throws a block on a Humphrey player, as Rick Pelster ( 33) looks for an opening. Doug Koch ( 40) is brought down by a Wheeler Central tackle after a short gain. Ken Leifeld (on ground) stops the Lindsay ball carrier as Dale Henn ( 65) closes in to assist. Mike Spieker ( 86. with ball) is over- powered by an Elgin Eagle before Tom Temme ( 73) or Doug Koch ( 40) can come to his assistance. ELGIN FEEDERS SUPPLY. INC. 4 Box 387. Elgin. NE 68636 402 843-2364 ALBION NATIONAL BANK Albion. NE 68620 Member FDIC Hold That Line The Football Team started the season with style by beating Lindsay, H.F. and by participat- ing in the first organized high school football game played within the corporate limits of St. Bernards. The remainder of the season proved to be a real chal- lenge. Most of Petersburg’s scor- ing came in the second half of each game. The season ended unusually with the Pirates com- pleting the Homecoming game the following Monday afternoon. The game was called after one quarter on Friday night because of severe inclement weather. The team was credited with a 2-5 re- cord when Spalding forfeited. The four departing Seniors re- ceived All-Conference Honors: Doug Koch, Rick Pelster, Alvin Starman and Larry Temme. The Reserve Team won its only out- ing, beating Clearwater, 40-14. The Team: L to R (back row) Asst. Coach Dalton. Dean Pelster, Paul Koch. Vin Wie- gand. Bruce Benda. Lance Benda; (cen- ter) Gary Pelster. Dale Henn. Roger Seier, Rolan Knust. Tom Temme. Dave Sand- man. John O'Cilka; (front) Ken Leifeld, Alvin Starman, Rick Pelster, Larry Temme, Doug Koch, Mike Spieker, Coach Stewart. PETERSBURG LOCKERS, INC. PETERSBURG BUILDING SUPPLY Petersburg, NE 386-5293 Above. Team Managers Statisticians: L to R (staggered) Clyde Stuhr. Bob Veik, Dan Knust. Ken Majerus. Jerry Stuhr. At left. Larry Temme ( 82) and Rick Pelster (on right) put some teamwork to- gether for long yardage in the Homecoming game. KAYTON INTERNATIONAL INC. International Harvestor Sales Service Albion, NE 395-2181 Bump, Set, Spike Mid-August marked the start of the 1982 volleyball season, with practice sessions early and often. With only two seniors gone and eight experienced players returning to the varsity, and four newcomers added to the JV squad, the prospects looked very good for the coming season. The Varsity fared well in tournament play, especially at the Spalding Trounament, and dashed Clearwater’s hopes for a “clean-sweep” at their homecoming game. At season’s end, All-Conference honors were given to Jackie Daly, 2nd Team, and Colleen Spieker and Wen- dy Spieker, Honorable Mention. (See photo on page 2.) The Varsity and JV teams concluded their seasons with records of 6-13 and 2-6, respectively. Above, Colleen Spieker is in great position to block one of Clear- water's spikes during the first round victory at the Orchard Tourna- ment. Top right, senior Barb Johnson serves one over for the JV team at a home game against Chambers. At right. Wendy Spieker bumps the ball for a set at the Spalding Tournament. 6 The Varsity Volleyball Team: L to R (standing) Asst. Coach Fred Embree. Michelle Benda, Lori Iburg, Lucy Knust. Vickie Johnson. Anita Benda, Jeanine Ketteler. student manager Diane Luettel. Coach Lori Sorensen: (kneeling) student manager Mary Jo Henn, Maureen Schrad. Angie Benda. Wendy Spieker, Colleen Spieker, Marlene Salber, Jackie Daly, student manager Kim Benda. Above left, the team plans their strategy between sets during a home game. Above right, Vickie Johnson slams one of her power spikes when PHS hosted Chambers at a home game. BLAIR MOTORS Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Elgin. NE 843-2225 BANK OF ELGIN A Full Service Bank Elgin. NE 68636 Clockwise from top left, Jackie Daly carefully dinks one over to the Wheeler Central Broncos during the Home- coming game, while her Varsity teammates Anita and Angie Benda move into position with their heads up and eyes on the ball. Jeanine Ketteler bumps one up for a spike in the JV game at Elgin. In the same game. Diane Luettel successfully bumps one over to the Elgin Eagles, as her teammates prepare for the return volley. Barb Johnson is forced down to her knees for a bump, as Jean Luettel prepares to assist during a JV game at Spalding. 8 FARMERS COOPERATIVE EXCHANGE Petersburg Elevator Division Petersburg. NE 386-5482 At left, Jackie Daly sets the ball cautiously as Angie Benda moves in for a spike in the Varsity home game against Chambers. Above. Maureen Schrad saves the play with this dig during the Spalding Tournament. The J.V. Volleyball Team: L to R (back row) Diane Spieker, Lori Iburg. Jackie Thieman. Brenda Staashelm. Carol Ma- jerus. Coach Embree; (kneeling) Stu. Mgr. Mary Jo Henn, Kim Thieman. Jean Luet- tel. Marlene Salber. Rhonda Wiegand. Stu. Mgr. Kim Benda. WELL’S REXALL DRUG HALLMARK 13 South 4th Street Albion. NE 395-2184 9 Expanding Spirit Membership For the first time in recent history, the Pep Club wel- comed boys into its membership. There were no changes to the Club’s responsibilities, however, which included cheering for the PHS teams, running the con- cessions stand for home football games, sponsoring Parents’ Night, Planning and conducting Pep Rallies, planning and supporting Spirit Week, and sponsoring the Homecoming Dance. The cheerleader competition brought another first to PHS. Two Freshman boys good-naturedly participated in the tryouts to insure that there would still be six cheerleaders in 1984. With their overall support throughout the school year, is it any wonder that the Pirate girls had respect and admiration for their male counterparts. Top right, cousins Bruce and Lance Benda are the only male members left to cheer when the boys' basketball team takes the floor for the Bartlett game. Above left, the Cheerleaders pause for some fun at the Homecoming football game. Center right, the boys provide mor- al support at a volleyball game. The Pep Club: L to R (back row) Bruce Benda, Lance Benda, Paul Koch. Jerry Stuhr, Ken Leifeld; (fourth row) Duane Scholl. John O’Cilka, Roger Seier, Bob Veik. Gary Pelster, Dean Pelster; (third row) Clyde Stuhr, Colleen Spieker, Carol Majerus, Rhonda Wiegand, Mary Jo Henn, Doug Koch; (Officers) Pres. Mar- lene Salber, Vice-Pres. Michelle Benda, Treas. Rick Pelster, Merit Kpr. Kim Benda; (Cheerleaders) Kim Thieman, Jean Luettel, Anita Benda, Cpt Angie Benda, Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Staa- shelm; (missing) Sec. Diane Luettel. 10 WARD'S HOME APPLIANCE Elgin, NE 68636 843-5621 PETERSBURG STATE BANK A Friendly Bank in a Friendly Town” Petersburg. NE 68652 Clockwise from top left. Angie. Anita and Jean create a modified pyramid for a girls’ basketball game. The girls have plenty to cheer about during the PHS win over Lindsay H.F. at the St. Bernard’s football field. With true Pirate spirit, Colleen Spieker, Jeanine Ketteler. Kim Thieman and Brenda Staashelm come off the court from a girls’ basketball game to play in the Pep Band before changing into Pep Club and cheerleader uniforms to help support the boys’ team. The 1982-83 Cheerleader Squad: (top to bottom. L to R) Kim Thieman. Captain Angie Benda. Anita Benda. Brenda Staashelm. Jeanine Ketteler. Jean Luettel (kneeling). Clockwise from top left, senior Wendy Spieker poses in front of the Spirit Week poster wearing hillbilly freckles and a straw hat, the two most popular items of apparel on Hillbilly Day. Overalls and a checkered shirt came in a close second. Queen of the 9th Grade Clowns. Kim Thieman sports a polka-dot tie that is big- ger than she is. Punk-Rocker, Clyde Stuhr, strikes a defiant pose as he shows off his chains and shades and a Pac- Man tatoo. The tatoo artist was reported- ly. his mother. Showing just a little bit of originality, Hillbilly Jackie Daly wears the standard attire but smokes her corncob pipe and keeps company with her porky friend. Dressing For Spirit Week The major activity sponsored by the Pep Club was Spirit Week, which climaxed with the Homecoming games on Friday night and the Homecoming dance and coronation ceremonies on Saturday evening. This year's Spirit Week activities, selected by the . cheerleaders, required the student body to dress up in some really “choice costumes, as can be seen on these pages. Inclement weather forced the cancella- tion of the annual Homecoming Parade through town, and the Pep Rally activities were held in the gymnasium instead of the city park. Even the football ELGIN DRUG STORE Jerry Sheets. R.P. 12 Elgin. NE 843-5555 game had to be finished on the following Monday afternoon, because a torrential rainfall brought all activity to an end after one quarter of play. The dance floor, decorated in shades of pink and silver helped set the stage for this year's Homecom- ing theme: “After All that We’ve Been Through from the song “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.” “Sounds Unlimit- ed provided the music for the Homecoming dance. Photographic coverage is on pages 14 and 15. WOLF BROTHERS REICH. INC. Wagonhammer Ranches Box 548. Albion. NE 395-2178 Clockwise from top left. Senior Clowns. Colleen Spieker and Rick Pelster. pose in front of the Elementary School’s recipe for Halloween Stew. Jerry Stuhr and Brenda Staashelm look like a page out of “Grease” in their mid-Fifties outfits. During the Pep Rally. Marlene Salber attacks the Wheeler Central “Bronco” with Puritan “Pirate fury. Sporting faces “only a mother could love.” brothers Paul and Doug Koch show off their Punk-Rock costumes on Thursday. Toga-clad Alvin Starman demon- strates what the ancient Greek “Pirates did to the Trojan Bronco , as Larry Temme and Dave Sandman reminisce about the “good old times” at PHS. 13 Climaxing A Spirited Week The Homecoming Court: L to R, Paul Koch, Roger Seier, Rolan Knust, King Doug Koch. Queen Michelle Benda. Kim Benda. Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Staa- shelm. Above left, the 1982 King and Queen Candidates were selected by student vote during Spirit Week and are here present- ed to the audience before the announce- ment of King and Queen. The Senior Can- didates are (L to R) Wendy Spieker, Col- leen Spieker. Michelle Benda, Angie Benda. Doug Koch. Rick Pelster. Alvin Starman. Larry Temme. Above right. The 1982 Homecoming King and Queen, Mi- chelle Benda and Doug Koch, pose to- gether after being crowned by the 1981 royalty. Brenda Pelster and John Seier. JERRY’S FEED SERVICE Elgin. NE 68636 843-5622 FOSS WELL DRILLING Box 222, Petersburg. NE 68652 402 386-5576 14 Clockwise from top left, the Homecoming Attendents, also selected by student vote, are (L to R) Junior Kim Benda. Sophomore Jeanine Ketteler. Freshmen Brenda Staashelm and Paul Koch. Sophomore Roger Seier. Junior Rolan Knust. Queen Michelle Benda and King Doug Koch dance to the Homecoming theme song Hard to Say I’m Sorry.” Clyde Stuhr and Jean Luettel take a break between dances. Teresa Jennings and her date dancing together at Homecoming, on the far right is last year’s queen. Brenda Pelster. Senior Candidate Wendy Spieker and Queen Michelle Benda dance with underclassmen Dave Sandman and Roger Seier after the Coronation Ceremonies. TOUCH OF CLASS II Women’s and Children’s Clothing Elgin. NE 843-2405 15 November SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT i District VB Tourn at Wheeler Central 2 Election Day End of 1st Quarter Dist VB Tourn 3 4 Dist VB Tourn 5 Dist VB Tourn Jr Hi Choral Clinic at Tilden 6 7 8 Career Day at Norfolk 9 10 Parent-Teachers Conferences School out early 11 Veterans’ Day Community Assembly Photo below, left 12 School Pictures Class rings ordered 13 14 15 16 HS Choral Clinic at Wheeler Central 17 18 County Government Day 19 20 21 22 23 Sr Chili Supper Play “The Magic Touch Photo below, right 24 25 Thanksgiving No School 26 No School 27 28 29 30 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 Spalding GB BB Away 1st Games of season 4 ! 5 6 7 Elgin GB BB Away 8 9 Assembly - guitarist Cancelled 10 Lindsay BB Away 11 Hanukah 12 13 14 Christmas Program 15 16 17 Monroe GB BB Home 1st Home Game 18 19 20 Winter Bgins Humphrey. S.F. GB BB Away 22 23 Cartoon Film Festival sponsored by Stu Coun 24 Christmas Holidays begin 25 Christmas Winter Ice Storm 26 27 Winter Blizzard 28 29 30 31 New Year’s Eve KINDERGARTEN Brock Henn Kelly Kramer Brian Leathers Wendy Luettel Bruce Schrage Amber Seier GRADE 1 Holly Henn Bryce Naber Shane Sandman GRADE 2 Angela Arends Shiela Arends Jan Beckman Julie Hoffman Kert Klein Jennifer Luettel Scott Seier Glen Thieman Jamee Thieman Preparing The Fields For Planting A proper education begins in grade school where study habits and learning attitudes are shaped and formed. The grade school years at PHS provide am- ple opportunity not only to learn the basic skills that will make each student a successful scholar, but also to develop social, musical and athletic talents that will make each child’s life fuller and more enjoyable. This page, the Kindergarten enjoy their Halloween party after entertaining their parents with rhythm and dance routines. The Grade School sings patriot songs on Veterans' Day. Opposite page, the Grade School serenades the High School classes at Christmastime. Half-time scrimmages during the High School bas- ketball games delight the hometown fans. Bruce Schrage and Matt VanDeWalle pose for the camera on Halloween. Shane Sand- man gives the welcoming address at the Christmas Show. ALBERT A. HALLS. M.D. ZABKA SKELLY SERVICE Family Practice HWY 14. Petersburg. NE Elgin. NE 843-2432 402 386-9582 GRADE 3 Robert Beckman Cory Bottorf Kimberly Bottorf Martin Henn Sara Hoffman Daniel Johnson Kory Naber GRADE 4 Lyle Baumgartner Tanya Jennings Tod Thieman GRADE 5 Christy Johnson Jason O’Cilka Matt VanDeWalle Michael Wirges GRADE 6 Troy Johnson Scott Thieman Scott VanDeWalle Tami Zabka SCHMITZ INSURANCE AGENCY Herman J. Schmitz Petersburg, NE 386-5476 ANDRE’S STORE Main Street Petersburg. NE 68652 19 Sowing The Seeds The Junior High learned what High School is really like this year. Attending classes like their upperclassmates was only a part of their activities through the year. Some of the events they were involved in scholastically were the Elgin, P.J. national hon- or society Field Day and the County Spelling Bee, in which Jennifer O’Cilka placed second. A majority of both grades already are active members of the Band. All of the students were in athlet- ics including Track, Volleyball and Co-ed Basketball. Fund rais- ing was also a part of their year. They earned money for their an- nual roller-skating party and their graduation flowers. All-in-all, the Junior High had a very busy year. 20 Todd L. Jennings Randall W. Johnson Jennifer L. O’Clika Pres. Brenda J. Spieker Sec Treas. Jeffrey M Staashelm Douglas H. Wiegand This page, top to bottom: totally surrounded by boys on both teams. Brenda works the ball in- side and shoots for two in a co-ed game against Spalding. This year’s class officers: President Jennifer O’Cilka. standing; Vice-President Lisa Thieman and Secretary-Treasurer Brenda Spieker. Jeff displays good ball-handling tech- niques in the game with Spalding. Doug. Neil and Jennifer (top. far right) play during a Friday Pep Rally. Other classmates in the Band are Todd. Randy. Brenda and Jeff. Lisa and Amy are tak- ing instrumental lessons. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: the so- cial studies class listens carefully to the Polling Officials on Election Day. The Jr. Hi. help cele- brate Spirit Week; Lisa and Neil wear costumes and ’’paint for Clown Day. Randy attains good altitude sinking this lay-up in the Spalding game. The combined Co-ed Basketball Track Team proudly pose in uniform with Coach Dalton at the end of a fairly successful season. JOYCE’S BEAUTY SALON 2 Beauticians Petersburg. NE 386-5486 21 Beginning To Sprout Although the Freshman class came from four different schools, they quickly settled into a single unit. Along with their regular school work, they were involved in all of the extracurricular activities. In Volleyball and Football they gained much needed experience on the 2nd string teams. The boys played an active role in the Freshman-Sophomore Tourna- ment, while the girls gave much needed support to their Basketball team. They played supporting roles in the play and participated in Speech Contest. The class provided two cheerleaders and many male members to the Pep Club, and four candidates including two boys for the 1983-84 Cheerleading Squad. They have shown exceptional scholastic ability along with their school spirit and are ready to advance to the ranks of upperclassmen. Clockwise from fop right: Bruce munches crackers as fast as possible for the class competition during a Pep Rally. Brenda and Kim close the Veterans' Day Program by playing Taps as a trumpet duet. Along with half of the student body. Sharon develops a case of freckles on Hillbilly Day. The Freshmen boys show their inoViduality when asked to pose for a group shot on Clown Day. This year's class oficers prove it is hard to be serious after final exams are finished. Bruce Benda Lance Benda Dan Knust Paul Koch Vice-Pres. Diane, another freckle-faced Hillbilly and a member of the Annual camera. The Freshman class works on their poster for Spirit Week Staff, posed While a fellow staff member practices with the school competition during activity period. Ken Majerus Dean Pelster Diane Spieker Brenda Staashelm Jerry Stuhr Pres. Jackie Thieman Kim Thieman Sec Treas. Sharon Wilton 23 Dale Henn Jeanine Ketteler Sec Treas. Gary Pelster Top right, Vin and Gary enjoy a visit from the grade school carolers before Christmas vacation begins. At left. Jeanine performs one of the Cheer- leaders' dance routines during a Friday Pep Rally. Above, the Sophomores take dinner together after serving the meal for the Junior-Senior Prom. HANKS' PLACE Main Street Petersburg. NE 386-5588 HENN'S GROCERY Groceries-Meats-Cosmetics Petersburg. NE 386-5283 Boone Central Mlddll@ §$188! Media Csnl§F Bursting With Buds Blossoms The Sophomore class enjoyed another good year both scholasti- cally and athletically. They have continued to be a close-knit, good-natured “family.” In addition to holding two cake raffles to raise money for their class treasury, they talked the teachers into running the concessions stand for them during the basketball season since they all are on the basketball teams. The boys played a major role in bringing the Championship Trophy for the Freshman-Sophomore Tournament home to PHS. Jeanine did her share with one of the highest game point averages on the girls’ basketball team. The class also provided first string members to the volleyball, football and track teams. Bob went all the way to the State Track Meet. The Sophomores’ remaining years at PHS look bright and full or promise. Below left. Dale effectively blocks an opponent’s pass during the Freshman-Sophomore Tournament. Below right, surrounded by Humphrey. S.F. opponents. Bob gains altitude and scores two more during the Tournament. Bottom left. Class officers Roger. Tom and Jeanine take time out after school before dressing for Track practice. 25 Clint Baumgartner Anita Benda Sec. Kim Benda Jackie Daly Vice-Pres Mary Jo Henn Lori I burg Teresa Jennings Vickie Johnson Rolan Knust Ken Leifeld Pres. Clockwise from above: Clint eludes the Clearwater defense in his drive to the bas- ket during a reserve game on home court. Mike and Mary Jo seem to be enjoying the reading of the Senior Wills. Rhonda prepares for a possible rebound during the Clearwater game. Kim is startled by the cameraman while creating a project for Art class. WIEGAND TRUCK LINE Hauling Grain, Livestock Gravel Petersburg, NE 386-5367 26 Jean Luettel John O’Cilka Marlene Salber Treas. Dave Sandman Waiting To Mature The Juniors found out this year what it is like to be upperclass- men. Facing decisions on what kind of ring to buy, what theme would be appropriate for Prom, how to raise class funds, and oth- er similar problems helped us to grow and learn a little more with each decision. We learned that although school is not all work, it is certainly not all fun. Our exper- iences will be helpful next year when we take the final steps of our high school careers. Top left, the Class Officers pause to sur- vey and discuss their handiwork while decorating for the Prom. At left. Jean leads the opening cheers for the Boys' Mike Spieker Duane Scholl Rhonda Wiegand Basketball game at Elgin. Above center, Vickie practices her role as the black maid in the school play. “The Magic Touch. LEIFELD HARDWARE FURNITURE Main Street Petersburg. NE 386-5487 27 Reaping The Harvest «� . l . WENDY ROSE SPIEKER President Wendy: CIs Off 1,4; VB 1,2,3,4, All Conf 4; BB 2,3; Track 1,4; P-CI 3,4; Pep Cl 1,2,3, Off 3; Chs 1,2,4; Sw Chr 4; Band 1.2.3,4; Anl Stf 3; Hmcmg Aft 3; Prom Alt 4; Sewing Awd 1. ANGELA CLAIRE BENDA Angie: CIS Off 2; Stu Coun Off 3,4; VB 1,2,3,4; P-CI 3,4; Pep Cl 1.2,3,4; Chrldr 3,4, Cpt 4; Chrs 1,2,3,4; Drl Sq 1,2,3,4; Anl Stf Off 3; Plays 4; Hmcmg Aft 2. LUCILLE DONNA KNUST Secretary-T reasurer Lucy: CIs Off 1,4; VB 1,2,3.4; BB 1,2,3,4; P- Cl 1,2,3,4, Off 3; Pep Cl 1,2,3, Off 2; Chrs 1.2,3,4; Sw Chr 4; Drl Sq 1,2,3,4, Cpt 3.4; Anl Stf 2,3: Spch 1,2,3.4, Spch Award 3.4. State Quit 3,4; Play 4; Girls State 3; Who's Who 3.4; Soc Dist Amer HS Stu 2,3; Natl Chi Awd 3,4. DIANE MARIE LUETTEL Vice-President Diane: CIs Off 1,34; Stu Coun Off 2; VB 1,2,4; Stu Mgr VB 3; P-CI 3,4, Off 4; Pep Cl 1,2,3.4. Off 4; Chrs 1,2,3.4; Sw Chr 4; Band 1,2,3.4, Off 4; Anl Stf 2,3,4, Off 2,4; Spch 3,4; Plays 1,2,3,4, Best Act 4; Prom Att 4; Who's Who 3,4; Soc Dist Amer HS Stu 3.4; Frederic Cho- pin Awd 3,4; John Philip Sousa Awd 3,4 MICHELLE KAY BENDA Michelle: VB 1,2,3,4; Stu Mgr BB 3; P-CI ,4; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4. Off 3,4; Chrs 1,2,3,4; Sw Chr 4; Drl Sq 1,2,3,4; Spch 3; Anl Stf 3.4; Plays 2,3,4; Hmcmg Queen 4; Who's Who 3. 29 BARBARA JEAN JOHNSON Barb: VB 1.2,4; Stu Mgr VB 3; P-CI 3,4; Pep Cl 1.2: Chrs 1.2,3.4; Sw Chr 4; Ani Stf 3; Spch 4; Play 4 RICK JOSEPH PELSTER CAROL ANGELA MAJERUS Carol: CIs Off 2; VB 3.4; Stu Mgr BB 4; P-CI 4; Pep Cl 4; Chrs 1,2,3,4; Drl Sq 1.2,3.4; Spch 3.4; Plays 3.4; Eng Awd 2.3; Hist Awd 2; Math Awd 2; Perfect Att Awd 2. DOUGLAS EDWARD KOCH Doug; Stu Coun Off 3,4; FB 2,3.4. All-Conf 2,3,4, All Coun 2,3.4; BB 2,3.4; Track 4; P-CI 2,3,4; Pep Cl 4: Chrs 3,4; Band 2; Hmcmg Att 2, King 4; Boys State Alt 3; Shop Awds 2,3; Who's Who 4; Sr. Ath Awd 4 DOUGLAS BERNARD REICKS Rick: FB 1.2,3,4. All-Conf 3.4, All Coun 3.4; BB 1,2,3.4; Track 1.2,3.4; P-CI 1,2,3,4; Pep Cl Off 4; Chrs 3.4; Sw Chr 1.4; Band 1,2,3.4; Hmcmg Att 3; Prom Att 4; Plays 1,4; Eng Awd 3. Doug; Chrs 1,3,4. 30 LARRY MICHAEL TEMME Larry: CIs OK 2; FB 1,3,4, All-Conf 3.4, All Coun 3,4: BB 1,2,3,4, All-Conf 3,4: P-CI 1,2,3,4, Off 3; Chrs 1,3.4: Sw Chr 1; Hmcmg Aft 1. MAUREEN MARILYN SCHRAD Maureen: VB 1,2.4; P-CI 4; Pep Cl 1,2; Chrldr 1; Chrs 1,2,4; Sw Chr 4; Drl Sq 1,2; Plays 2,4, ALVIN HENRY STARMAN Alvin: FB 1,2,3,4, All-Conf 4; P-CI 2,3,4; Chrs 1,3,4; Prom Aft 4, CLYDE EUGENE STUHR Clyde: CIs Off 1,3; BB 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; FB Stal 3,4; P-CI 1,2,3,4; Pep Cl 4; Chrs 1,2,3.4; Sw Chr 4; Anl Stf 2,4; Plays 1,2,3,4, Best Act 1,4; Boys State 3; Prom King 4; Soc Dist Amer HS Stu 3; Shop Awd 3: Math Awd 2, COLLEEN ROSE SPIEKER Colleen, Co: CIs Off 3; VB 1.2,3,4, All-Conf 3,4; BB 1,2,3,4, All-Conf 4; P-CI 1,2,3,4, Off 4; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4, Off 2,3; Chrs 1,2,3,4; Sw Chr 4; Band 1,2,3.4. Off 2; Anl Stf 2.3.4, OK 4; Girls State Alt 3; Hmcmg Att 1; Prom Queen 4; Voice of Demo Awd 4; Soc Dist Amer HS Stu 2,3; Who's Who 4; Amer HS Ath 3; Buss Awds 2,3; Eng Awds 2,3; Sr Ath Awd 4. 31 Keeping The Doomsday Book The Petersburg Public School Board: L to R (standing) Mr. Daniel Thieman, Mrs. Helen Baumgartner, Mr. Loran Naber; (seated) Treasurer Mr. Bruce Staashelm, President Mr. Delmer Pelster. Secretary Mrs. Darlene Stuhr. ADMINISTRATION: Mrs. Freda F. Bennett Superintendent Mr. Paul R. Dalton Principal, Phys Ed Track K-12 TEACHERS: Mr. Harold E. Cunningham Guidance. 7th Gr Eng. Soc Mrs. Debra M. Navratil Art Mr. E. Ray Stiffler Music. Band Chorus ELEMENTARY: Mrs. Elaine E. Beckman Elementary Miss Gabriele Burchardt Kindergarten Mrs. Inez E. Mock Elementary HOME EC.. SPECIAL ED.. TITLE I: Miss Joy Stewart Home Ec. Title I Ms. Janet R. Wendland Special Ed.. Chief Mrs. Frances M. Dalton Special Ed.. Aide Mrs. Beverly Larson Special Ed.. Aide 32 GRAHAM MOTORS. INC. Jack Wood, Owner Albion. NE 395-2195 JENSEN'S TV Sales Service Elgin. NE 68636 DEDICATION It is with pleasure and respect that we dedicate “A Calendar of Memories” to Mrs. Mildred P. Luettel, our School Secretary. Mrs. Luettel joined the staff of Petersburg Public School twelve years ago, when her youngest daughter, Diane, and the Class of 1983 entered first grade. During those years, Mrs. Luettel has watched us grow from little children through adolescence to the brink of adulthood. She has always been that smiling, cheer- ful lady in the school office who sold us our lunch tickets, collect- ed our school bills and helped us to keep to the financial records for our classes and organizations properly balanced. As the Class of 1983 departs, Mrs. Luettle, we bid you a fond “Farewell and Thank you.” Mrs. Norma C. Munson Title I. St. John's HIGH SCHOOL: Mr. Fredrick J. Embree Business Ed. BB Coach Mr. James E. Hoffman Industrial Arts Drivers' Ed. Mrs. Dixie Klement Science GB Coach Miss Petrina A. Miller Mathematics Annual Miss Lori J. Sorensen English, VB Coach Play Mr. Glen A. Stewart Social Studies FB Coach GREEN THUMB AIDES: Mrs. Rita M. Daly Elementary Aide Mrs. Jane M. Goetzinger Library Aide SCHOOL SECRETARY: Mrs. Mildred P. Luettel CUSTODIAL STAFF: Mr. Jerry L. Thieman Chief Mrs. Rose M. Salber Assistant FOOD SERVICE STAFF: Mrs. Judy Petsche Chief Mrs. Dorothy L. Claar Assistant Mrs. Virginia K. Foss Assistant Mrs. Bernice W. Seier Assistant “The Magic Touch” Under the direction of Miss Lori Sorensen, The Drama Department produced “The Magic Touch,” a three-act comedy about a small-town family with differing social goals. The cast consisted of 15 characters and six live mannequins. The play posed such questions as: Will Mrs. Braddock get her house cleaned up and respectable for the high society committee? Will Bobbette make her debut as a young lady or will she continue her tomboy ways? Is Socko really hooked on Freda? The award for Best Actor went to Clyde Stuhr. Best Actress honors were shared by Diane Luettel and Jackie Daly. The Cast: L to R (back row) Duane Scholl. Jerry Stuhr. Ken Leifeld, Barb Johnson; (third row) Carol Majerus. Bob Veik. Rick Pelster. Kim Thieman. Michelle Benda. Marlene Salber. Dir. L. Sorensen; (second row) Lucy Knust, Diane Luettel. Clyde Stuhr. Jackie Daly. Vickie Johnson; (mannequins) Angie Benda, Maureen Schrad. Jean Luettel. Kim Benda, Lori Iburg. Brenda Staashelm. Below, Freda, Michelle Benda, teaches Socko. Ken Lei- feld. that dancing the Texas Twitter can be just as much fun as playing foot- ball with the guys. Bottom left. Miss Blod- get. Carol Majerus. the old maid Home- Ec. teacher, gives Bobbette. Jackie Daly, sound advice on how to catch a man. At right, the Braddocks. played by Clyde Stuhr and Diane Luettel. have one of their many arguments on her social pretensions and his lack of couth, while a confused daugh- ter Bobbette sneaks off to go hunting with Socko and the boys. THE SHOE FIXERY 34 219 South 4th Street Albion. NE 395-6227 The Christmas Show The Christmas program was an all-school production, in- volving everyone from Kindergarten to twelfth grade. First grader Shane Sandman opened the show with a welcom- ing speech as Master of Ceremonies. Some of the groups performing were an all-High School Concert Choir, Girls’ Octet and Swing Choir. The elementary sang several num- bers together and in upper and lower age-level groups. The Kindergarten performed a rhythm stick routine as well as a song. The closing elementary school presentation was a choral reading of “Twas the night before Christmas” in voice parts. The Band closed the show with a resounding medley of Christmas tunes. At right, top to bottom, a diminished Girls' Octet sings two selections accompanied by Diane Luettel at the piano. Always a show stopper, the Kindergarten delight the audience by being themselves. Members of the upper elementary chorus sing a number featuring Scott VanDeWalle on the tambourine. At left, bottom to top, the all-elementary school chorus performs together under the direction of and accompanied by Mr. Stiffler. A rousing finale is provided by the Concert Band. WESTSIDE AUTO SALES REPAIR Elgin, NE 68636 402 843-2400 35 January SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 New Year's Day 2 3 School Resumes 4 Cedar Rapids BB Home 5 6 7 Humphrey GB BB Away 8 9 10 Fresh-Soph Tourn. St Edwards Jr Hi BB Home 11 Fresh-Soph Tourn. 12 Conf Drama Contest at Lindsay. One-Act Play 13 Fresh-Soph Tourn. Semi-Finals Spalding Jr Hi BB Away 14 End of 1st Semester 15 T resh-Soph Tournament Finals 16 17 Girls Conf Tourn at Elgin 18 Girls Conf Tourn 19 20 Girls Conf Tourn Dist Drama Contest at Elgin. One-Act Play 21 Assembly - Magic Show 22 24 Boys Conf Tourn at Wheeler Central 25 Boys Conf Tourn 26 27 Boys Conf Tourn 28 Boys Conf Tourn 29 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SCHEDULE PHS SCHOOL OPP •36 Spalding 31 36 Elgin 42 25 Monroe 44 13 Humphrey. S.F. 51 20 Humphrey 54 23 Elgin (Conf.) 43 25 Wheeler Central 69 •34 Clearwater 15 30 Chambers 66 22 Spalding Academy (Dist.) 61 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 ' Wheeler Central GB BB Away 2 Ground Hog’s Day Snow Day No School 3 Clearwater GB BB Home 4 5 6 7 8 Elgin Jr Hi BB Home 9 Speech Contest here No School 10 Spalding Jr Hi BB Home 11 Chambers GB BB Home 12 Lincoln’s Birthday 13 Junior Breakfast 14 Valentine’s Day Girls Districts at Cedar Rapids 15 Assembly - Jugglers Girls Dist 16 Elgin Jr Hi BB Away 17 Girls Dist 18 Santee BB Away 19 Stu Coun Dance 20 21 Presidents’ Day Boys Districts In-Service No School 22 Washington’s Birthday Boys Dist 23 24 Boys Dist 25 Jr Hi Field Day at Elgin, P.J. Boys Dist 26 27 28 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE PHS SCHOOL OPP •71 Spalding 42 53 Elgin 88 59 Lindsay. H.F. 60 63 Monroe 65 36 Cedar Rapids 72 52 Humphrey 78 51 Elgin (Conf.) 66 59 Wheeler Central 61 36 Clearwater 78 71 Chambers 88 66 Santee 73 55 Spalding (Dist.) 33 55 Spalding Academy (Dist.) 75 Top left. Lori Iburg makes a jump shot during the Hum- phrey. St Francis game. Top right, Colleen Spieker uses a helpful screen set by Lucy Knust to shoot for two during the same game. Above. Jackie Daly drives for the basket, while teammates Rhonda Wiegand and Kim Thieman follow in for the rebound in the last few seconds of the Clearwater game. At right. Jeanine Ketteler attempts a basket while surrounded by a tough Spalding Academy defense at the District Tournament, held this year at Cedar Rapids. 38 HAROLD'S BOOTS CLOTHING Elgin. NE 68636 402 843-5401 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Albion. NE 68620 402 394-2125 Two, Two - We Need Two! The girls’ basketball season started and ended on a happy note during regular season play, with wins over Spalding and Clearwater. The team also played a double overtime game with El- gin, losing in the second overtime as foul trouble worked its toll on a shorter Pirate bench. This year’s opponents were really tough and included some Class C schools that played a mighty physical game. The departing seniors are Center Colleen Spieker, who was selected for All-Conference 2nd Team, Forward Lucy Knust and Student Manager Carol Majerus. The Team: L to R (standing) Coach Dixie Klement, Asst Coach Harold Cunning- ham, Lori Iburg, Lucy Knust, Colleen Spieker, Jeanine Ketteler. Stu Mgr Carol Majerus; (in front) Marlene Saiber, Bren- da Staashelm, Rhonda Wiegand. Kim Thieman, Jackie Daly. At left. Coach Klement discusses strategy during a tense time-out in the second quarter of the Clear- water game. Above, Colleen Spieker sets a screen, while Jeanine Ketteler drives the baseline in the heart-breaking double overtime game with Elgin. 39 Winning Feels Great 40 The Freshman Sophomore Tourna- ment, sponsored by the P-Club, was held the week of 10 January. The Petersburg Team met Elgin, Pope John on Monday night, Clear- water on Thursday night, and Hum- phrey, St. Francis in the Finals on Saturday afternoon, and were victo- rious. The Pirates improved each day of the tournament through the application of teamwork. The Freshman Sophomore Team were: L to Ft (back row) Dan Knust, Dale Henn, Jerry Stuhr, Tom Temme; (front row, staggered) Gary Pelster, Bob Veik, Paul Koch, Ken Majerus, Roger Seier, Dean Pelster. All of the boys saw action during the tournament. The winning scores were: Elgin, P.J. (46-35), Clearwater (42-33) and Humphrey, S.F. (59-49). Top right, the victorious Pirates proudly pose with their Championship Trophy. Above left, Freshman guard, Paul Koch defies the laws of gravity to block a Hum- phrey. S.F. player's drive downcourt. Above center. Freshman Jerry Stuhr comes in for a graceful lay-up in the first round game against Elgin. Pope John. At right, the starting line-up display the THE ELGIN REVIEW teamwork that won the trophy; as Tom Temme ( 25) goes up for the rebound, teammates Dan Knust ( 41) and Roger Seier ( 11) start back down court, while Bob Veik ( 15) and Dale Henn ( 53, foreground) remain in position to provide backup assistance with the rebound and in bringing the ball to the Pirate basket. The Newspaper you depend on” Elgin, NE 843-5500 KANSAS-NEBRASKA NATURAL GAS COMPANY. INC. 233 South 4th Street Albion. NE 68620 Top left, forming a miniature pyramid, the JV Cheer- leaders. Kim Thieman. Brenda Staashelm and Jeanine Ketteler, perform the traditional end-of-third-quarter cheer during the Clearwater game. Top right. Tom Temme makes another rebound during the Humphrey. S.F. game. At left. Dale Henn gains altitude over his Clearwater opponent in this at- tempted jumpshot. Above. Dan Knust displays some good ball handling as he eludes the Elgin. Pope John players in the Pirates’ first game of the tournament. 41 Do Like The Navy Does — Sink It The Pirates experienced an exciting and sometimes exasperating basketball season. The Varsity record of 2-11 does not give an accurate picture of the team effort. Three of the losses were by one basket. In breathtak- ing, heart-pounding games, the Pirates lost to Monroe and Wheeler Central by two points and to Lindsay Holy Family by one point. Needless to say, these games went to the final second in a seesaw battle before they were decided. Both of Petersburg's wins were against the Spalding Bluejays. The second win was in the District Play-offs at Cedar Rapids. Graduation took its toll on the team with the loss of four valuable Seniors: Doug Koch, Rick Pelster, Clyde Stuhr and Larry Temme. For his efforts as Varsity Center, Larry was named to All-Conference Honorable Men- tion. This page: Top right. Larry Temme gains the advantage in the opening jump ball at Spalding. At right, the 1983 Boys Basketball Team: L to R (back row) Clint Baumgartner, Ken Majerus, Paul Koch: (standing) Coach Fred Embree. Rolan Knust, Bob Veik, Dean Pelster. Jerry Stuhr, Gary Pel- ster. Roger Seier, Ken Leifeld, Asst. Coach Jim Hoffman: (kneeling) Dale Henn, Tom Temme, Dan Knust; (seat- ed) departing Seniors Rick Pelster. Larry Temme, Clyde Stuhr, Doug Koch. Opposite page: Top left. Rolan Knust takes the first of two foul shots in a one and one situation during the Spalding game, while Ken Leifeld an- ticipates the opponents move if the shot is missed. Center left, taking ad- vantage of a screen set by Tom Temme ( 25), Rick Pelster works the ball inside during the Wheeler Central game. Bottom left, using the fast break to Pirate advantage. Doug Koch goes up for two in the second and last game of District play against Spalding Academy. ELGIN LIVESTOCK MARKET WILGOCKI INSURANCE AGENCY. INC. 42 Hog Cattle Sales Every Monday Elgin. NE 843-2275 Box 405, Elgin, NE 68636 402 843-5529 Above top. after working the ball inside. Larry Temme takes a jump shot during the Conference game against Elgin, played on the Bartlett court. Above. Clyde Stuhr prepares to pass to a man open near the basket, during the season opener at Spalding. 43 Learning To Be Leaders Since 1982 was a Federal, State and local election year, the Student Council elections were held some- what differently this year. Early in September, stu- dents from each class declared their candidacy, and together with their campaign managers and commit- tees, each candidate developed a platform and de- signed a campaign poster. The obvious objective was to give the student body some first-hand knowl- edge of how an electoral campaign operates. The Sophomore class candidates were assured of election because each class elected two representa- tives. The other three high school classes, which are larger, had more candidates, and a livelier campaign resulted in these races. The Senior class had four candidates, while the Junior and Freshman classes had three each. After a week of campaigning, com- plete with speeches, the Pirates elected their repre- sentatives on 1 October. The Student Council members were: Seniors Angie Benda and Doug Koch; Juniors Anita Benda and Vickie Johnson; Sophomores Jeanine Ketteler and Bob Veik; and Freshmen Bruce Benda and Kim Thie- man. The Council then elected officers from among their membership. On 6 October, the Council traveled to Genoa to participate in an all-day District 5 workshop. The members spent the day learning various leadership and human effectiveness skills, while establishing a comradship with other area student leaders. At the close of the workshop, the Council was ready to change their ideas into action. The Council sponsored two students events this year. On Thursday afternoon, 23 December, the en- tire student body was treated to an hour-long Car- toon Festival, featuring such perennial favorites as Mickie and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and his nephews, Chip 'n Dale and Goofy. It was a great way to kick off the Christmas holiday season. The Council also held a Valentine's Day dance in February for the High School. During their monthly meetings, the Council members discussed and laid the groundwork for actions and activities in which the members would like to see the Council become involved. All-in- all, the Student Council had a very satisfying year. At right, the 1982-83 Student Council: L to R (back row) Secretary Treasurer Anita Benda. Reporter Vickie Johnson, Bob Veik, Sponsor Mr. Harold Cunning- ham. Bruce Benda; (front row) President Doug Koch, Vice-President Jeanine Ket- teler. Angie Benda, Kim Thieman. Bob, Angie and Mr. Cunningham made up the Membership Committee, with the respon- sibility for evaluating members fitness for membership on the Council, if question- able. and upon the validity of excuses if members were absent from Council meet- ings. Displayed in the background are oil paintings by students in the Advanced Arts Class. PIZZA HUT 44 Albion. NE 68620 395-6281 ALBION LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. Leon Nelson. Chris Nelson, Jim McMillan — Owners Albion, NE 395-2188 At left, the winning posters in the Cam- paign Poster Contest, which was held at the time of the Council elections. As can be seen, the best posters and slogans do not always belong to the winning candi- dates. Below left and right, the high school students enjoy a little R R at the Council sponsored Valentine’s Day dance. Typically, the boys take a Rest, while the girls are getting the Recreation. SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Band Clinic at Clearwater 15 Dist Speech Contest at Spalding - 4th Place 16 County Spelling Contest at Albion - 2nd Place 17 St Patrick's Day Cheerleader Tryouts for 1983-84 Squad 18 End of 3rd Qtr 19 1 Si Joseph's Day 20 21 22 23 In-Service at Spalding No School 24 Athletic Banquet 25 Bartlett Track meet Cxi. Spring Blizzard 26 27 Palm Sunday 28 29 30 Assembly - Animals 31 Plainview Track meet Cxi for weather 46 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 Good Friday April Fool’s Day No School 2 3 Easter 4 No School 5 6 7 Assembly - Swing Set Plainview Track meet Girls 8 State Speech Contest 1 entry 9 10 11 Plainview Track meet Boys 12 13 14 Pre-Contest Concert 15 16 Jr-Sr Prom 17 18 ! Central City Track meet. Boys Girls 19 20 O'Neill Track meet Boys Girls 21 Wheeler Central Track meet. Jr Hi 22 Arbor Day Art Show at Spalding 3rd Place Dist Music Contest 23 24 25 26 27 Conf Track meet Boys Girls 28 Indust Arts Fair at Chambers; Bronco Invit Track. B G Elementary Spelling Bee. Winners Judges in photo, below right 30 Sr Cl Trip to Des Moines, la 47 The 1982-83 P-Club: L to R (Sophomores) Tom Temme, Vin Wiegand, Gary Pelster. Roger Seier, Dale Henn, Bob Veik; (Ju- niors) Marlene Salber. Jackie Daly. Jean Luettel. Anita Benda. Vickie Johnson, Lori Iburg, Rolan Knust. Dave Sandman. John O'Cilka. Duane Scholl, missing Mary Henn and Mike Spieker; (Seniors) Wendy Spieker. Michelle Benda, Maureen Schrad. Angie Benda. Doug Koch, Alvin Starman, Clyde Stuhr. Larry Temme. Rick Pelster. Barb Johnson. Carol Majerus, Lucy Knust; (officers) Pres. Colleen Spieker, Vice-Pres. Ken Leifeld, Sec. Diane Luettel. Treas. Jeanine Ketteler, Sponsor Miss Lori Sorensen. Honoring The High School Athletes In March, the P-Club hosted its annual Athletic Ban- quet to honor the outstanding student athletes for the 1982-83 school year. This year’s guest speaker was Miss Ami Beiriger. Ami played high school bas- ketball for Hastings St Cecilia when they were three- time Class “C” state champions and she held a number of state scoring records. A 1982 graduate of the university of Nebraska at Lincoln where she played varsity basketball, Miss Beiriger compared her sports experiences with her recent struggle to overcome cancer. The P-Club held its annual Fresh- man-Sophomore Basketball Tournament, which the Pirates won, to raise funds for the awards presented at the banquet. At right, guest speaker Ami Beiriger ex- plains that success in sports should be used as an important tool in achieving one's goals but warns her listeners against using sports as an end in itself. Far right, Club Sponsor Miss Sorensen presents a special Appreciation Award to Club President Colleen Spieker for her hard work and dedication to P-Club ac- tivities during the school year. ELGIN AUTO PARTS Elgin, NE 68636 48 402 843-2300 STEWART STUDIO Wedding-Commercial-Portraiture-School Albion, NE 68620 Pictured left to right, top to bottom: Vol- leyball Coach Sorensen. Most Valuable Player Colleen Spieker, Most Improved Player Michelle Benda. Football Coach Stewart. Most Valuable Player Doug Koch. Most Improved Player Roger Seier. Athletic Director Bennett. Most Valuable Player Colleen Spieker, Basketball Coach Klement. Most Improved Player Jeanine Ketteler. Most improved Player Dale Henn. Basketball Coach Embree. Most Valuable Player Larry Temme. Most Valu- able Pep Club Member Michelle Benda. Outstanding Pep Club Member Rick Pel- ster. The 1983-84 Cheerleaders: Kim Petsche, Kim Thieman. Brenda Staa- shelm. Anita Benda. Jean Luettel. Jean- ine Ketteler. ELGIN MILLS. INC. (PETERSBURG ELEVATOR) Elgin Petersburg. NE 843-2215 386-5482 49 Clockwise from top left: the Junior boys form a well dressed stag line; while the Junior girls listen attentively to the reading of the Junior Prophecies. Mike Spieker bravely climbs a ladder to attach wires that will hold the cr£pe paper which forms the ceiling of the enclosure. The major task for the decorators was creating the green ‘‘shrubbery for the garden setting. The Senior girls relax after dinner. VON BONN'S FEED SERVICE Box 23 Petersburg, NE 402 386-5272 DORIS’S FLORAL GIFTS 134 South 4th Street Albion. NE 395-6050 50 Promenading In A Garden Clockwise from top left: Alvin Starman and Maureen Schrad recite the Senior Wills. The 1983 Prom Royalty (L to R) Rick Pelster, Alvin Starman. King Clyde Stuhr, Queen Colleen Spieker. Wendy Spieker and Diane Luettel. The new King and Queen pose for pictures before danc- ing a spotlight dance to this year's theme song Years From Now. Class President Ken Leifeld and Vice-President Jackie Daly read the Junior Prophecies. The 1983 Junior-Senior Prom was held on Saturday evening, 16 April. The evening activities started with a special Mass at 5:30, celebrated by Reverend Wayne Schlautman. Dinner was served at 6:30 in a garden setting of a purple, lavendar and white octagonal enclosure. The meal was catered by Mister M Catering and was served by the Sopho- more Class. A cake for the occa- sion was baked and decorated by Mrs. Ronald Wiegand. The dance was held from 8:30 to 12:00, with music provided by “Sounds of Your Kind of Music.” Coronation of the Prom King and Queen was at 10:00. Last year's King and Queen, Tom Foss and Bev Scholl, crowned this year’s King and Queen, Clyde Sthur and Colleen Spieker. The Prom atten- dants were Alvin Starman, Wen- dy Spieker, Rick Pelster, and Diane Luettel. M D STEAKHOUSE HWY 14 Petersburg. NE 386-5572 CLAIRE'S UPHOLSTERY Box 172 Petersburg. NE 386-5314 Swinging And Swaying With PHS Clockwise from top left: The Flag Bearers lead off the half-time activities on Parents’ Night. Led by Drum Majorette Jean Luet- tel, the Drill Squad and Band entertain the fans with a lively half time show. Concert Marching Band: L to R (back row) Dr. E. Ray Stiffler, Jeff Staashelm, Rick Pelster. Vin Wiegand. Todd Jennings: (middle row) Ken Majerus, Wendy Spieker. Bren- da Spieker. Jackie Daly. Jeanine Ketteler. Brenda Staashelm. Kim Thieman. Randy Johnson. Neil Baumgartner; (front row) Doug Wiegand. Clint Baumgartner. Col- leen Spieker. Diane Luettel. Rhonda Wie- gand. Jennifer O’Cilka. Drill Squad: L to R. Cpt Lucy Knust. Anita Benda. Angie Benda. Carol Majerus. Kim Benda. Flag Bearers: L to R. Amy Bottorf, Christy Johnson, Mike Wirges. Tod Thieman. Lyle Baumgartner. Dan Johnson, Tanya Jen- nings. Jason O’Cilka. Troy Johnson. Tami Zabka. This year’s band performances totally delighted the home-town fans. In addition to their regular Christ- mas and Spring Concerts, and Friday Pep Rallies, the Concert Band also traveled to Norfolk last Sep- tember to participate in the annual LaVitsef Parade. The Marching Band, minus the football players, pro- vided lively, exciting entertainment at half-time for the home football games. Not to be outdone, the Pep Band, minus the basketball players, had the walls fairly rocking during home basketball games. 1983 was a great year for band music at PHS. The Band, sadly, looses four seniors (see photos). Clockwise from top left: The trumpet section comes on line at the conclusion of a marching routine. Departing seniors Colleen Spieker and Diane Luettel perform at their last home concert prior to the annual Band Contest in Plainview; Colleen earned a “2” and Diane earned a I for their solo performances at the Con- test. Diane Luettel accepts the John Philip Sousa Band Award from Music Director E. Ray Stiffler at the Annual Awards Ceremo- ny in May; she also received the Frederic Chopin Piano Award for her outstanding service in accompanying the school choruses. Departing seniors Rick Pelster, center back on drums, and Wendy Spieker. center front on clarinet, playing a selection from Instant Concert at last home performance. A well-dressed Concert Band delights the audience with a medley of Christmas tunes at the Christmas Concert. See pages 11. 21. 35. and 46 for other Band photos. PETERSBURG ELEVATOR Box 7 Petersburg. NE 386-5482 53 Representing PHS In Song, 54 Clockwise from top left: The Girls’ Octet: L to R. Diane Luettel. Wendy Spieker, Carol Majerus, Michelle Benda, Maureen Schrad. Angie Benda. Lucy Knust; (missing) Barb Johnson; they earned a 2 rating at the Music Contest. The Swing Choir: L to R (girls) Colleen Spieker. Jean- ine Ketteler. Wendy Spieker. Michelle Benda. Maureen Schrad; (boys) Rick Pelster. Rolan Knust. Dave Sandman. The Jr-Sr High Mixed Chorus participates in the Christmas Show. A smaller High School Mixed Chorus represented PHS at the Plainview Music Contest, earning a Satisfactory rating. Lucy Knust performed a vocal solo at the Music Contest, earning a 3 rating; she was the 1983 recipient of the National School Choral Award. In addition. Lucy was the only Pirate qualifier for the State Speech Contest at Kearney, earning ratings of Excellent and Superior. Her presentation was the humerous selection Charles by Shirley Jackson. Speech, And Drama The Drama students renewed their participation in the One-Act Drama Contest by presenting the com- edy Ghost for Rent.” The Conference and District Contests were held in January, at Lindsay and Elgin, respectively. The Pirates earned “Excellent ratings at both contests. Only five High School students were not involved in at least one chorus. The most active group was Girls’ Octet, which was composed entirely of Seniors. They were honor singers at the Wheeler Central Choral Clinic, performed in the Christmas Show, the Pre- Contest Concert, District Contest and at their gradu- ation. Mixed Chorus participated at the Choral Clinic, in the Christmas Show and at Districts. Swing Choir was least active, performing only for the Choral Clinic Concert at Christmastime. Lucy Knust was the only vocal soloist this year. There was an outstanding increase in representation for the Conference Speech Contest, held here in February and the District Contest, at Spalding in March. The Pirates were awarded the 2nd Place trophy from Conference and earned a 4th Place ranking at Districts. PHS was represented in the fol- lowing categories: Oral Interpretation of both Humor- ous and Serious Prose Literature, of Poetry, and of Drama; Extemporaneous Speaking; Duet Acting; Original Public Address, and Entertainment Speak- ing. There were multiple entries in most categories, and many students competed in more than one event. Lucy Knust had the honor or representing PHS at the State Speech Contest in April, with her Oral Interpretation of Humorous Prose Literature. At left. Conference District Speech Contest Partici- pants: L to R (back row) Duet Acting Paul Koch Bob Veik - 2, Diane Luettel - 2. Jerry Stuhr - 2, Ken Leifeld - 3, Lucy Knust - 1, Carol Majerus - 3; (front row) Kim Thieman - 2, Drama Group Kim Thieman, Brenda Staa- shelm. Jeanine Ketteler. Jackie Thieman Diane Spieker - 2. Lori Iburg - 3, Speech Coach Lori Sorensen; (missing) Vickie Johnson - 3; ratings given are for Dis- trict Contest only. Several students participated in mul- tiple categories for the Conference Contest, and one student, Ken, participated only at Districts. Below left, Conference Participants: L to R (back row) Drama Group Vin Wiegand, Gary Pelster, Roger Seier, Tom Temme Dale Henn, and Lance Benda. Dean Pelster; (front row) Marlene Salber. Anita Benda. Barb Johnson, Jean Luettel. Coach Sorensen. Below, One-Act Drama Group: L to R (staggered) Anita Benda, Marlene Salber. Rick Pelster, Michelle Benda, Dave Sandman. Jean Luettel, Ken Leifeld, Lori Iburg, Director Sorensen. Breaking More School Records The Boys Track Team broke four school records, some more than once. Clyde Stuhr earned two firsts at Conference in the 300 M Intermediate and the 110 M High Hurdles, setting new records; Bob Veik broke his brother’s record in the 400 M Dash, and the 1600 M. Relay Team (Roger Seier, Clyde Stuhr, Rick Pelster, Bob Veik) broke their record. Bob Veik represented PHS at the State Track Meet in the 800 M Dash. Jeanine Ketteler broke the Girls’ record in the 100 M Hurdles. In addition, the entire Girls Team broke the PHS team scoring record at the Lynch Invitational. Clyde Stuhr and Jackie Thie- man were named Most Valuable, while Jeanine Ketteler and Duane Scholl earned Most Improved honors. Girls Track Team: L to R, Wendy Spieker, Jeanine Ketteler, Coach Sor- ensen, Jackie Daly (front), Diane Spieker. Jackie Thieman. Boys Track Team: L to R (staggered) Roger Seier, Bob Veik, Mike Spieker, Doug Koch, Clyde Stuhr, Coach Dalton, Duane Scholl, Rick Pelster, Jerry Stuhr, John O’Cilka. Far left, although Bob Veik did not break the school record, held by his brother, in the 800 M Run, he did finish First in his heat and Third in the State in a field of 24 runners, and earned a Bronze medal. At left, Clyde Stuhr receives the Most Valuable Award from Coach Dal- ton during the Awards Night Pro- gram. Clockwise from top left: Clyde Stuhr hands off the baton to Rick Jeanine Ketteler clears the last hurdle and heads for the home Pelster in the 400 M Relay. Mike Spieker uses his long jumping stretch at the district finals. Jackie Thieman strides for a first in her form to give him a 5th place finish at the District Track Meet. heat at the Central City Invitational. 57 May SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 Lynch Invit Track m et Boys Girls Assembly - Marionettes 3 4 Bartlett Track meet Boys Girls Kindergarten Grad 5 Ascension Thursday 6 7 8 Mother's Day 9 Elementary Show Awards Night Program 10 11 Dist Track meet Boys Girls at Central City 12 13 Graduation - Seniors 8th Grade 14 15 16 17 Assembly - Archery 18 Last day of classes 19 20 Pick up report cards State Track Meet - one entry 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Memorial Day 31 58 Ending The Year With Songs Honors The First Annual Combined Elementary Choral Con- cert and All-School Awards Night was held on Mon- day, 9 May 1983. Following the Concert in which the Elementary students demonstrated their accomplish- ments in singing, the Administration and Teaching Staff presented awards for academic achievements. Several athletes also were honored, and trophies were officially presented to the School. Complete story on page 62. Top left and right, the Elementary students sing and perform to songs which they select- ed for the program. Center: Far left, the up- per Elementary students present a skit about the Metrics system using graduated stools; middle left. Mrs. Beckman presents awards for thoughtfulness and kindness to Lyle Baumgartner and Kory Naber; middle right, Dan Johnson and Bob Beckman receive Math awards from Mrs. Mock; above, Senior Athletes Doug Koch and Colleen Spieker are honored by the P-Club. At left, most of the Elementary students are seen here proudly holding their awards after the program. 59 Dream Of Being More The Class of 1983: L to R (back row) Larry M. Temme. Clyde E. Stuhr, Alvin H. Starman, Wendy R. Spieker, Colleen R. Spieker. Maureen M. Schrad. Douglas B Riecks; (front row) Angela C. Benda. Mi- chelle K. Benda. Barbara J. Johnson. Lu- cille D. Knust. Douglas E. Koch. Diane M. Luettel. Carol A. Majerus. Rick J. Pelster. Below, the Eighth Grade Graduates: L to R (boys) Todd L. Jennings. Jeffrey M. Staashelm. Randall W. Johnson. Douglas H. Wiegand; (girls) Jennifer L. O’Cilka, Brenda J. Spieker. Below right. School Board President. Delmer Pelster. pre- sents a Grade Equivalency Diploma to Gail Esau. At right, Carol Majerus gives the Valedic- torian address: Opening Life’s Door. She was the recipient of both a one-year Academic Scholarship from Mount Marty College and a four-year Board of Trust- ees’ Scholarship from Midland Lutheran College. Far right. Mr. Harold Cunning- ham confers Salutatorian honors on Col- leen Spieker. She gave a speech entitled Looking Back Through Time. Colleen received the Wayne State College Presi- dential Scholarship for two semesters. 60 Commencement Exercises were held on Friday even- ing, 13 May 1983. Reverend Wayne Schlautman gave the Invocation and the Benediction. After an opening address by Superintendent Freda F. Ben- nett, guest speaker Professor Lyle E. Young, from the University of Nebraska, gave the Keynote Speech, “Doers and Drifters.” School Board Presi- dent Delmer Pelster presented diplomas to the Sen- iors, the Eighth Graders, and one G.E.D. student. Appropriate songs were performed by the Senior Girls Chorus and the Girls’ Glee. Accompanying them at the piano was Music Director E. Ray Stiffler, who also played the traditional processional and re- cessional selections “Pomp and Circumstances” and “Priest’s March.” With their motto of “To be as much as we can be, we must dream of being more,” the seniors concluded their high school days and set out to conquer the world. Above, L to R: Mr. Cunningham presents scholarships to Angie Benda, the Eldon Paul Bahner Scholarship from Bahner College of Hairstyling; to Doug Koch, the 198?� Petersburg Area Jaycees Scholar- ship; and to Diane Luettel, the Petersburg Area Jaycettes Scholarship, the Norfolk Rendering Works CET Enterprises, Inc. Scholarship for two semesters, and the NTCC Board of Governors Scholarship for four semesters. Far left, Colleen Spieker and Rick Pelster were honored with the I Dare You Award, sponsored by the American Youth Foundation. At left. Alvin Starman presents a flower and a hug to his mother, Mrs. Henry Starman, during closing ceremonies. Bottom left. Ken Leifeld and Anita Benda were the 1983 Graduation Ushers. Below, the Sen- ior Girls Chorus sings “Times of Our Lives, after the Keynote Speech. 1982-83 Award Recipients These Pirates were honored during the Awards Night Program and at the Sandhills Gateway Conference Art Show and the Chambers Industrial Arts Fair: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AWARDS Multiple Sclerosis Read-A-Thon Certificate: Jennifer Luettel, Jan Beckman, Holly Henn, Marty Henn, Jason O'Cilka, Scott Seier; Thoughtfulness Kind- ness to Classmates: Lyle Baumgartner, Kory Naber; Consistent Neatness in Classwork: Tanya Jennings, Jason O’Cilka: Most Improved Student: Scott Thie- man; Outstanding Achievement in Math: Bob Beck- man, Dan Johnson; Outstanding Classroom Perfor- mance: Tami Zabka, Great Achievement in Regular Spelling: Shiela Arends; Spelling Bee Contest: Bryce Naber, Shane Sandman, Scott Seier, Cory Bottorf, Bob Beckman, Tod Thieman, Dan Johnson, Scott VanDeWalle; Phys. Ed. Awards: Angie Arends, Mike Wirges, Glen Thieman, Kert Klein, Troy Johnson, Kim Bottorf, Scott Thieman, Christy Johnson, Bob Beck- man, Dan Johnson, Julie Hoffman; Attendance Awards: Cory Bottorf, Sara Hoffman, Marty Henn. ART DEPARTMENT AWARDS Albion News Ad: Matt and Scott VanDeWalle. Miller Paine Art Award: Jamee Thieman, Shane Sand- man, Tami Zabka. Outstanding Achievement Certifi- cate: Todd Jennings, Brenda Spieker, Jeff Staa- shelm, Lisa Thieman, Doug Wiegand, Jennifer O’Cilka. Sandhills Gateway Conference Art Show: High School Division: Best of Class (Purple ribbon medal) — Marlene Salber, Clyde Stuhr and the Ad- vanced Art Class: A.C. Benda, M. Benda, T. Jen- nings, B. Johnson. L. Knust, D. Luettel, C. Majerus, M. Schrad. W. Spieker, C. Stuhr; Blue Ribbon — L. Knust, C. Majerus, R. Seier, D. Pelster, B. Staashelm; Red Robbon — J. Ketteler, B. Veik, G. Pelster, J. Thieman; Pink Ribbon — D. Luettel, J. Ketteler, K. Thieman; Junior High Division: Blud Ribbon — J. Staashelm, B. Spieker, A. Bottorf, J.L. O’Cilka; Red Ribbon — T.L. Jennings, B. Spieker, J. Staashelm. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AWARDS CERTIFI- CATES Outstanding Achievement; Colleen Spieker, Clyde Stuhr, Diane Luettel, Carol Majerus. Certificate of Merit: Lori Iburg, Vickie Johnson, Rick Pelster, Mar- lene Salber, Colleen Spieker. Certificate of Proficien- cy: D. Henn, J. Ketteler, G. Pelster, R. Seier, T Temme, B. Veik, V. Wiegand, A.C. Benda, M. Benda, B. Johnson, L. Knust, W. Spieker, C. Stuhr, J. Daly, R. Knust, J. O’Cilka, D. Scholl, R. Wiegand. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AWARDS Outstanding English Achievement: Diane Luettel, Sharon Wilton. Creative Writing Achievement: Mary Jo Henn. Speech Achievement: Lucy Knust, Diane Luettel. INDUSTRIAL ARTS AWARDS Crafts Achievement: Maureen Schrad, Diane Luettel, Angie C. Benda. Chambers Industrial Arts Fair: Pur- ple Ribbon — Anita Benda, Maureen Schrad; Red Ribbon — A. Benda, M. Schrad, B. Johnson, D. Luettel. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT AWARDS Outstanding Achievement: Colleen Spieker, Brenda Staashelm, Brenda Jo Spieker. Excellent Achieve- ment: Carol Majerus, Jeanine Ketteler, Diane Spieker, Jerry Stuhr, Sharon Wilton. MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS Frederic Chopin Piano Award: Diane Luettel. John Philip Sousa Band Award: Diane Luettel. National School Choral Award: Lucy Knust. Outstanding Ele- mentary Instrumentalist Award: Lyle Baumgartner. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AWARDS Outstanding Achievement: Colleen Spieker, Carol Majerus, Roger Seier, Sharon Wilton. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT AWARDS Outstanding Senior-level Achievement: Clyde Stuhr. Excellent Achievement: Sharon Wilton, Ken Leifeld, Jackie Daly. OTHER AWARDS Outstanding Senior Boy Athlete: Doug Koch. Out- standing Senior Girl Athlete: Colleen Spieker. Out- standing Actress: Diane Luettel and Jackie Daly. Outstanding Actor: Clyde Stuhr. Attendance Awards: John O'Cilka, Brenda Spieker, Jerry Stuhr, Ken Majerus. TROPHY PRESENTATIONS 2nd Place 1983 Conference Speech Contest. Cham- pionship 1983 Freshman Sophomore Tournament. 1st Place 1982 Lynch Invitational 3200 M Relay. 62 AG SUPPLY CENTER, INC. Crop Care PETERSBURG, NEBRASKA 68652 Fertilizer — Feed — Seed Chemicals — Equipment Main Office 386-5388 SUPPLY CENTER PETERSBURG TELEPHONE COMPANY including Closter © “A Petersburg Company Serving Its People” 63 The 1983 Annual Staff: L to R (standing and back row) Michelle Benda. Sales Manager and Managing Editor Colleen Spieker. Jeanine Ketteler. Sharon Wilton. Diane Spieker. Jackie Thieman, Duane Scholl, Art Editor Clyde Stuhr, John O'Cilka; (seated in front) Assistant Editor Ken Leifeld, Editor-In-Chief Diane Luettel. Business Manager Jackie Daly; (missing) Mike Spieker. Keeping Track Of Our Times The editorial staffing and assignments this year were as follows: Diane Luettel - Editor-In-Chief; Ken Lei- feld - Assistant Editor, student staff photographer; Jackie Daly - Business Manager, Copy Editor, Girls’ Sports Editor, Boys’ Sports Co-Editor, Junior Editor; Colleen Spieker - Sales Campaign Manager, Manag- ing Editor, Final Layouts Editor, Social Cultural Events Editor, Senior Editor, Boys’ Sports Co-Editor; Clyde Stuhr - Art Editor; Duane Scholl - Division Page Editor, Staff Researcher, draft layouts, theme devel- opment; John O'Cilka - Assistant Staff Researcher, student staff photographer, draft layouts, theme de- velopment; Diane Spieker - Freshman Co-Editor, photo sales, photo selection, draft layouts, theme development; Jackie Thieman - Freshman Co-Editor, student staff photographer, photo selection, draft layouts, theme development; Sharon Wilton - Sopho- more Editor, photo selection, draft layouts, theme development. The advertisement and book sales team were Manager Colleen Spieker, Michelle Benda, Diane Luettel, Jackie Daly, Ken Leifeld, Mar- lene Salber, Mike Spieker and Jeanine Ketteler. A special thanks go to non-staff members Marlene Salber, Vickie Johnson and Jean Luettel who helped with sales, theme development, draft layouts, re- search and or photo selection during the first se- mester. IN CLOSING “All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to destroy, and a time to build. A time to mourn, and a time to dance .. A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak. A time of love, and a time of hatred; a time of war, and a time of peace.” Ecclesiastes 3: 1-4; 7-8 As we turn the pages of this yearbook, we Seniors realize that our time here at Petersburg High School has ended; the season of our youth has past. We remember the years we worked and played together as Pirates. These years represent one section of our personal “Calendar of Memories.” Just as we Sen- iors close the cover and end a part of our calendar, we begin a new season — our adult lives. For everyone who pages through the Annual, we hope that you enjoyed our day-to-day “Calendar of Memories and that your own future calendar is a bright and a happy one. Diane Marie Luettel Editor-In-Chief 64