Petersburg High School - Pirateer Yearbook (Petersburg, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1984 volume:

THE PIRATEER 1984 After much thought, we chose the theme “Our Ways”, to reflect the personality of the Class of 1984. A class of sixteen individuals, rather than a class of sixteen, is the appropriate way to describe us. Sixteen Chiefs and no Indians, we had the tendency to go our separate ways - a strain on the faculty, but sure fun for us. It is our hope that this yearbook reflects not only the individuality of our class, but also the distinctive individ- uality of our school, of which we are very proud. As you go through the pages of our annual, we hope it will be a reminder of our school, our class, and what we stood for. Jacqueline C. Daly Kenneth L. Leifeld Co-Editors WAYS Petersburg Public School Petersburg, Nebraska 68652 GROUPS EVENTS CONTENTS Spirit Week .....................................4-5 Homecoming Dance ................................6-7 Fall Play ...................................... 8-9 Christmas Program ......................... 10-11 Athletic Banquet .......................... 12 - 13 Junior-Senior Prom Dinner .................. 14-15 Academic Awards Night Program ............. 16-17 Graduation ................................ 18 - 19 Opposite Page: Top left, the Baumgartner brothers, Clint and Neil, share their graduation day together. Top right, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Spieker and Brenda are presented to the hometown fans on Parents' Night, held jointly with Homecoming this year. Below. PHS as it looked from November through March, when the snow finally melted. This Page: Above, the Homecoming Dance Decorating Committee prepares to move their artwork into position behind the thrones. Below. Dale Henn and Jeanine Ketteler work as a team on Prom decorations. SPIRIT WEEK Taking our first small steps Each year the Pirates celebrate Spirit Week with hilarity and costumes. This year was no exception. Designated days for 1983 were Military Day, Clown Day, the traditional 50’s Day, and Op- posite Day, when the gals and guys were supposed to dress in each ohter’s clothes. ( In an age of jeans and mes- sage T-shirts, one could hardly tell the difference!) These mad-cap activities were com- pleted by Purple and White Day, on Friday, with a giant Homecoming Pep Rally, attended by the Grade School, and the Homecoming game. Our Vol- leyball team beat Spalding handily in two sets. The Football team won by default when the Bluejays failed to field a team because of illness. Parents’ Night was held jointly with Homecom- ing this year. Top right, wearing uniforms borrowed from their Dads and an aunt. Jackie Daly, Marlene Salber, Jennifer O'Cilka and Jeanine Ketteler stand at attention in their oversized, antique outfits which date from World War II. At right. Junior High class mates Tami Zabka. Amy Bottorf, Lisa Thieman and Scott Thiman show off the spoils of their trunk raiding efforts on Fifties Day. Below, Junior clowns. Vin Wiegand and Jeanine Ketteler sport a red nose and a red face, respectively, on Clown Day. 4 Top left. Vickie Johnson and Lori Iburg are a couple of happy, starry-eyed , hobo clowns. Top right, all of the Sophomore girls ably represent their class on Clown Day. At left. Move over Beetle Bailey; Terry Werner. Troy Friese. Mark Leathers. Todd Jennings. Kim Petsche and Linda Starman look ready to take his place. Right center and bottom, for failing to participate fully in Spirit Week activi- ties. these boys provide the entertainment at the Pep Rally with a jello pie eating contest and a pencil roll race. KNENERGV. INC. 233 South 4th Street Albion. Ne 68620 On Saturday evening, 15 October, the Pep Club sponsored the annual Homecoming Dance. In the week preceding the dance, candidates for the attendants and royalty were se- lected and voted on in secret ballot by the entire student body. The 1983 Queen was Mary Jo Henn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Henn. Michael Spieker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spieker, was the 1983 King. Decorations for the dance were multi-colored pastel streamers, ac- cented with silver and white, and re- flected in the facest of a revolving crystal” ball. Music for the occa- sion was provided by Sounds of Your Kind of Music. The 1983 Homecoming theme was “Forever Starts Tonight,” from the hit song “Total Eclipse of the Heart. Opposite Page: Senior Candidates Marlene Salber. Kim Benda. Mary Jo Henn. Mike Spieker. Ken Leifeld and Rolan Knust await the an- nouncement of the Homecoming Royalty. The King and Queen dance to their theme song. Homecoming Attendants: Juniors Bob Veik and Jeanine Ketteler; Sophomores Bruce Benda and Diane Spieker; Freshmen Randy Johnson and Brenda Spieker. 1982 royalty. Doug Koch and Michelle Benda, dance to their theme song before crowning the new King and Queen. This Page: The 1983 Homecoming Count. Queen Mary and King Mike are presented to their subjects. Glen Thieman and Kelly Kramer carry the crown and flowers for the coro- nation. LEIFELD CONSTRUCTION Petersburg. Ne 68652 402-386-5333 PETERSBURG LOCKERS. INC. PETERSBURG BUILDING SUPPLY Petersburg NE 386-5293 7 The Pirates revived a 50 year old play, “A Ready Made Family,” by Jay Tobias for the 1983 season. The perfor- mances in the fast-paced, if somewhat predictable, farce delighted both the youthful matinee and the more mature evening audiences. In summary, Agnes Martyn, a widow, met an old sweet- heart, Henry Turner, a widower, and they became en- gaged. Neither told the other of their “dependents” at home. The families, having heard of the big surprise, planned to upset the martimonial applecart by acting their worst before the prospective bride and groom. The result was fits, baby talk, a “barbarous brat,” a klepto- maniac, and a hypocondriac. Thrown in were one neu- rotic aunt, a “talking” portrait and two hysterical black domestics. After merry mayhem broke loose, Agnes and Henry emerged victorious and the families accept- ed the situation, happily. Sterling performances were turned in by the entire cast. Best Actress and Best Actor Awards were presented to Jackie Daly and Ken Leifeld, respectively. The play was directed by Miss Petrina A. Miller LIND'S HOME FURNISHINGS GRAHAM MOTORS. INC. 237 South 4th Street Jack Wood. Owner Albion. NE 68620 Albion. NE 395-2195 The Cast: Jerry Stuhr (Henry Turner); Ken Leifeld (Sammie Turner); Bob Veik (Bob Martyn); Duane Scholl (Nicodemus Pipp); Rhonda Wiegand (Agnes Martyn); Marlene Salber (Aunt Lydia); Sharon Wilton (Doris Turn- er); Brenda Staashelm (Marilee Martyn); Jackie Daly (Begonia Washing- ton); on floor, Kim Thieman (Gracie Martyn). Bottom right. Jackie Daly and Ken Leifeld were honored on Awards Night for their outstanding performances. Opposite Page. Top left, the Martyn family receives the dreadful news of Agnes’ engagement. Bottom Left. Be- gonia is once again giving orders to Nicodemus who pays no attention. Bottom right, axe-wielding Sammie frightens off the entire Martyn household while his hor- rified” sister Doris narrates his behavior. This Page: Top right, brother Bob chews on Henry's ankle, as sisters Merilee and Gracie prepare to take flight. Top center, having been reconciled to their parents' marriage, the children begin to congratulate them and Gracie gives Papa Turner a big hug. CHARLIE’S RESTAURANT LOUNGE HWY 14 Petersburg. NE 386-5572 FOSS WELL DRILLING Box 222. Petersburg. NE 68652 402-386-5576 k CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7 Merging our voices in song The Christmas Program was presented on 12 De- cember 1983. The show opened with a reading by Tami Zabka and a welcoming address by Andrea Holmes, Kelly Kramer and Amber Seier. The Concert Choir, with the Junior High and the Freshmen, performed several carols in four part harmony. The Kindergarten and both the lower and upper Grade School students also sang. The Elementary School performed “Thirty Minutes with Santa Claus” by H.L. Bland. Santa Claus narrated the story of the First Christmas to a materialistic family to convince them of the true meaning of Christmas. The story was illustrated by students depicting the Biblical characters and was high-lighted by the singing of tradi- tional Christmas hymns. Readings were given by Rhonda Wiegand, Carrie Petsche and Marlene Salber. The Concert Band round- ed out the program with a medley of Christmas tunes. The grand finale was an all-choir performance of Silent Night.” 10 Read captions left to right, top to bottom. Opposite Page: The first graders give the welcoming address. The Kindergarten per- forms Run Away Cookies.” The lower Grade School sings Frosty the Snowman. The play opens with Mr and Mrs. Wentworth. Jason O’Cilka and Julie Petsche. debating what Christmas means. This Page: Santa. Bob Beckman, tells Betty Wentworth. Jenni- fer Luettel. about the First Christmas. The Elementary School chorus provides the musi- cal background for the play. Other grade schoolers depict the story characters: Inn- keeper. Kory Naber; Joseph. Scott Seier; Mary, Holly Henn; Angel. Jan Beckman; Wi- semen. Tod Thieman. Cory Bottorf. Jamee Thieman. The Concert Band performs Yule- tide March. The show ends with Silent Night. GEYER IMPLEMENT. INC. John Deere Equipment GMC Trucks Albion. NE 395-2173 SCHMITZ INSURANCE AGENCY Herman J. Schmitz Petersburg. NE 68652 At right, P-Club President Ken Lei- feld gives his welcoming remarks to the guests, athletes and parents fol- lowing the dinner. Far right, the two guest speakers: Mr. Ed Colleran of Spalding and Mr. Robert Schnitzler of Battle Creek. Below, Coach Sor- ensen presents the Most Valuable and Most Improved Volleyball Play- er Awards to Jackie Daly and Jackie Thieman, respectively. Below right, Girls’ Basketball Most Valuable Player, Jeanine Ketteler, and Most Improved Player, Kim Petsche, with Coach Sorensen. k ATHLETIC BANQUET 7 Pursuing Pirate “Gold” honor The P-Club hosted the athletic Banquet on 22 March 1984. Club Vice President Jackie Daly gave the Invoca- tion, followed by dinner, and welcoming remarks by P- Club President Ken Leifeld. The guest speakers were Mr. Ed Colleran and Mr. Rob- ert Schnitzler, both of whom have very impressive coaching records in Nebraska. Despite these records, both speakers emphasised the greater importance of academic achievement. For Mr. Colleran, academic preparation is the most significant goal of any student. Mr. Schnitzler discussed the role of academic prepara- tion in becoming a better athlete. Following the speech- es, Coaches Lori Sorensen and Stephan Harris present- ed certificates and awards to the athletes, and the top Pep Club members were honored. KNOTTY PINE INN HWY 14. Petersburg, NE 12 386-5488 HAROLD’S BOOTS CLOTHING Elgin, NE 68636 402-843-5401 Top left. Most Valuable and Most Improved Football Players. Mike Spieker and Roger Seier, flank Coach Harris. Top right, basketball players. Tom Temme, Most Valuable, and Roger Seier. Most Im- proved. receive their awards from Coach Harris. Center left. Pep Club Sponsor Harry Cunningham presents Most Valuable and Outstanding Pep Club member awards to Mary Jo Henn and Marlene Salber. respectively. At left, the 1984-85 Cheerleader Squad is presented to the audience at the close of the program; they are Brenda Staashelm. Kim Thieman. Jeanine Ketteler. Gina Koch, and Kim Petsche. Above right, top Senior Athletes Mike Spieker and Jackie Daly receive their awards from P-Club Sponsor Glen Stewart. These two athletes were honored at the Awards Night Program in May. ABEL’S RADIO SHACK 318 West Main Street Albion. NE 68620 13 At right. Bob Veik and Tom Temme make a final inspection of the waterfall. Below, class effort gets the false ceiling up in record time. Far right, top to bottom. Senior Wills are de- livered by Jean Luettel and Dave Sandman; Jeanine Ketteler and Bob Veik counter with the Junior Prophesies; Junior Class Sponsor Miss Rinas with Mr. Jeffers inaugurate a new feature — book dedications to the students. Bottom left, the Junior hosts relax a bit after dinner. Bottom right, the Seniors visit while Sophomores Diane Spieker. Kim Thieman, Brenda Staashelm. Paul Koch. Dean Pelster and Ken Majerus serve the cake baked by Mrs. Ronald Wiegand. (The crystal goblets were the 1984 Prom place favors.) Opposite Page: Top left. 1983 Prom royalty. Colleen Spieker and Clyde Stuhr dance to their theme song. Top right. Queen Rhonda Wiegand and King Clint Baumgartner (center) are attended by Jackie Daly. Lori Inburg. Duane Scholl and Dave Sandman. Bottom Left. Queen Rhonda and King Clint dance to the strains of “Sweet Dreams. Bottom right, the entire Court share a special dance togeth- er. 14 Breaking away for a joyful evening A JUNIOR — SENIOR PROM 1 “Sweet Dreams” was the theme of the 1984 Junior- Schlautman gave the blessing before dinner. Guests Senior Prom. The gym was decorated with blue and danced to the music provided by “Sounds of Your Kind silver streamers and highlighted by a brick wall” and a of Music. real waterfall. Special dinner guest Reverend Wayne DORIS'S FLORAL AND GIFTS ANDRE’S STORE 134 South 4th Street Main Street Albion, NE 395-6050 Petersburg, NE 386-5285 AWARDS NIGHT ► The Second Annual Academic Awards Night Program was held on 1 May. The Concert Band opened the program, playing ‘‘What I Did For Love and Arioso. Academic Awards in each discipline were presented by the faculty members. The Brass Ensemble then enter- tained the audience with Fanfare and Victory Hymn. Special Awards and honors in the cultural extra-curricu- lar activities were presented by the group sponsors. The Senior Athletes also were honored. The Concert Band closed the program with performances of “Crystal March” and “Exaltation.” Projects from the Home Economics, and Industrial and Fine Arts classes were displayed throughout the gym. The Industrial and Fine Arts projects were entered in the respective Conference Arts Shows. The Academic Award recipients were as follow: BUSINESS (Mr. Embree) Outstanding Achievement in Computer Science: John S. O'Cilka. HOME ECONOMICS (Mrs. Carder) Outstanding Achievement: Vickie Johnson, Brenda Spieker, Lisa Thieman. INDUSTRIAL ARTS (Mr. Hoffman) Outstanding Achievement: Vickie Johnson, John O’Cilka. Duane Scholl, Vin Wiegand. Brenda Spieker. Chambers Industrial Arts Fair: BLUE: D. Pelster, G. Pelster, R. Seier, V. Wiegand; RED: J.S. O’Cilka (5), D.Scholl (2), B. Spieker, D. Wiegand, V. Wiegand, WHITE: J.L. O’Cilka, J.S. O’Cilka, K. Petsche (2), B. Spieker, V. Wiegand (2). MATHEMATICS (Miss Miller) Outstanding Achievement: Diane Spieker, Brenda Staashelm, Jerry Stuhr, Sharon Wilton, Brenda Spieker; Excellent Achievement; J. Ketteler, K. Petsche; Consis- tent Achievement: K. Leifeld, T. Temme, K. Majerus, J. Thieman, K. Thieman, J.L. O’Cilka, A. Bottorf, L. Thie- man, T. Zabka; Most Improved: L. Starman. MUSIC (Mr.Jeffers) John Philip Sousa Band Award: Jackie Daly; Semper Fidelis Award: Jackie Daly; Frederic Chopin Piano Award: Jennifer O'Cilka; American Choral Award: Jeanine Ketteler; Musical Foundation Awards; Dave Sandman, Brenda Spieker, Brenda Staashelm, Jeanine Ketteler; American Achievement Merit Musical Award: Clint Baumgartner, Jackie Daly, Rhonda Wiegand; Most Climbing to the heights Valuable - Band: D. Sandman; Most Improved - Band: S. Holmes, T. Johnson; Elementary Awards: T. Thie- man, J. Petsche, B. Beckman, D. Johnson, K. Naber, L. Baumgartner, J. O’Cilka, M. Wirges, C. Bottorf, M. Henn, K. Bottorf; letters and pins were awarded to Band and Chorus members. SCIENCE (Miss Rinal) Outstanding Achievement: Jerry Stuhr; Most Improved: S. Thieman. SOCIAL STUDIES (Mr. Stewart) Outstanding Achievement: Vickie Johnson, Roger Seier, Jerry Stuhr, Sharon Wilton, Kim Petsche, Brenda Spieker. OTHER AWARDS Outstanding Actress: Jackie Daly; Outstanding Actor: Ken Leifeld; Outstanding Senior Boy Athlete: Mike Spieker; Outstanding Senior Girl Athlete: Jackie Daly; One-Act Play Contest Participation: Jackie Daly, Ken Leifeld, Marlene Salber, Jerry Stuhr; Speech Contest Participation: see pages 60 and 61; U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Award: Jeanine Ketteler, Rog- er Seier. Track Team Awards also were presented. ENGLISH AND LITERATURE (Miss Sorensen) Outstanding Achievement: Vickie Johnson, Jeanine Ketteler, Sharon Wilton, Brenda Spieker; Consistent Achievement: M. Salber, B. Veik, B. Staashelm. J. Stuhr, J.L. O’Cilka, L. Thieman; Most Improved: J.S. O'Cilka, V. Wiegand, P. Koch, K. Thieman, T. Jennings, N. Baumgartner. FINE ARTS (Mrs. Navratil) Sandhills Gateway Conference Art Show, High School Division: 2nd Place Trophy was presented to the School; Best of Class (Purple Ribbon and Medal): murai by John O’Cilka, Marlene Salber and Mike Spieker, also Jeanine Ketteler, Marlene Salber (2), Dave Sandman, Roger Seier, Mike Spieker; BLUE: D. Sandman, J. Staa- shelm (3), J. Thieman, B. Veik; RED: T. Friese, K. Petsche, R. Seier, D. Wiegand; PINK: T. Jennings, J.L. O’Cilka, G. Pelster, R. Seier, B. Spieker, M. Spieker (2), T. Temme; Junior High Division: PURPLE: Troy John- son, Lisa Thieman, Scott Thieman; BLUE: N. Baum- gartner, L. Thieman (2); RED: A. Bottorf (2), T. John- son, L. Thieman, WHITE: A. Bottorf, T. Johnson, T. Zabka (3). Miller and Paine Certificate for Outstanding Work: Neil Baumgartner, Troy Johnson (2), Kory Naber (2). 16 At right, the 1984 Academic Awards Recipients gather together after the Program. At right, the Band and Chorus letter and year pin recipients for 1984. THE SHOE FIXERY 219 South 4th Street Albion. NE 395-6227 At left, winners in the Sandhills Gateway Conference Art Show are proudly holding their Second Place Trophy. Photos on this page were taken in front of the Fine Arts exhibit at the Awards Night Program. At left, recipients of the special music awards for 1984 surround Music Director Marlin Jeffers. They are (staggered) Brenda Spieker, Jackie Daly. Jeanine Ketteler. Jennifer O’Cilka. Dave Sandman. Mr. Jeffers. Clint Baumgartner. Rhonda Wiegand. Bren- da Staashelm. Brenda Spieker and Jackie Daly also received Music Camp Scholarships for the Superior (1) ratings as soloists at the Plainview Music Contest in April. At right. Father Wayne Schlautman gives the Commencement Address. Far right and be- low. honor musicians Rhonda Wiegand and Jackie Daly perform their Contest solos as part of the Graduation exercises. Right col- umn. (top) the 1984 I Dare You” Award recipients Mike Spieker and Vickie Johnson; (middle) scholarship recipients; Marlene Salber. Businessmen’s Scholarship from the Spencer School of Business; Jean Luettel. Eldon Paul Bahner Scholarship from the Bahner College of Hairstyling; Ken Leifeld. Journalism Scholarship from Midland College and Petersburg Area Young Men’s Club Scholarship; Jackie Daly. Holy Name Society of Petersburg Scholorship and Petersburg Women’s Activity Club Scholarship; (bottom ) President's Academic Fitness Award recipi- ents Duane Scholl. Vickie Johnson. Rolan Knust, Marlene Salber. Ken Leifeld. Bottom left, John O’Cilka presents a rose to his mother. Mrs. James O'Cilka. in the closing exercises. GRADUATION w 7 Commencement Exercises were held on Friday evening, 11 May. In addition to the Invocation and Benediction, Reverend Wayne Schlautman gave the Commence- ment Address. With humorous reference to President Calvin Coolidge, Reverend Schlautman assured his lis- teners that he is in favor of education. He reminded the Seniors of the importance of education to maintaining a democratic society and of how the community, their parents and faculty demonstrate their concern by sup- porting the Petersburg Public School system. Following presentation of Gold Chords of Distinction by class sponsor Fred Embree, Valedictorian Marlene Salber and Salutatorian Vickie Johnson gave the honor graduate speeches. Honor musicians Jackie Daly and Rhonda Wiegand performed for the last time, playing Arriving Beginning their Contest solos for trombone and flute, respectively. Mr. Harold Cummingham presented Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors, scholarships, and awards to the graduates. School Board President Loran Naber made the presentation of diplomas to the Seniors and 8th Graders. Senior Ken Leifeld reviewed senior year memories with a music and slide presentation. Music Director Marlin Jeffers played the traditional Proces- sional and Recessional compositions “Pomp and Cir- cumstances’’ and “Priest’s March” on the piano. With the Class Motto of “Together we will make the most of this moment. Alone we will make the most of our future.’’, the Seniors concluded their high school days and set out on sixteen different paths to fulfill their destinies. Far left. Eighth Grade Graudates: Amy J. Bottorf, Neil P. Baumgartner, Lisa K. Thie- man. At left. Valedictorian Marlene Salber addressed the audience on Moments to Re- member ; Victoria Johnson’s Salutatorian speech was entitled A New Beginning. The Class of 1984: (front row) Clint James Baumgartner. Anita Renae Benda, Kim Kris- tine Benda. Jacqueline Carol Daly, Mary Jo Henn, Lori Jean Iburg, Victoria Rae Johnson, Rolan Mark Knust; (back row) Kenneth Lee Leifeld, Jean Linda Luettel. John Stacy O'Cilka. Marlene Clara Salber. David Joseph Sandman, Michael Fred Spieker, Duane Jo- seph Scholl, Rhonda Lee Wiegand. 19 Football .........................................22-23 Volleyball .......................................24-27 Boys Basketball ..................................28-29 Girls Basketball .................................30-31 Boys Track ..........................................32 Opposite Page: Top left. Mike Spieker ends four years of breaking his own long jump records with this Fifth Place finish in District competi- tion. Top right. Lori Iburg brings the ball down court in the District basketball game against Clearwater. Below, a jubilant volleyball team celebrates their District win over Clearwater. This Page: Above, an emotional volleyball team tells the world they are 1 after beating Naper in the Regional D2-3 match at Atkinson West Holt. Below. Ken Leifeld attempts an outside shot in the first home game against Elgin. FOOTBALL k r Overtaking a Pirate milestone Top left. Paul Koch, with the ball, returns a kick-off. while Mike Spieker ( 35) and John O’Cilka ( 65) come up to assist. Top right. Roger Seier ( 12) rushers for yardage in los- ing effort against Wheeler Central. Above left. Paul Koch ( 33) prepares to assist in a tackle against the Broncos. Center right. Ken Leifeld tackles the ball-carrier as Roger Seier (foreground) is blocked by a Bronco lines- man. At right. Tom Temme ( 75) brings down his man in the history making win over the Elgin Eagles. VON BONN'S FEED SERVICE Box 23 Petersburg. NE 402-386-5272 22 It took 14 years to do it, but with a pep talk from Mike Spieker in the huddle, the Pirates finally scored a win over the Elgin Eagles. This victo- ry, coupled with the Homecoming forfeit by Spalding were the only bright spots in a disappointing sea- son. Top. Full Team: (back row) Randy Johnson. Todd Jennings. Ken Ma- jerus. Vin Wiegand. Paul Koch. Mark Leathers: (middle row) Terry Werner. Gary Pelster. Dean Pelster. Lance Benda. Bruce Benda. Jeff Staashelm; (front row) Dale Henn. Tom Temme. Mike Spieker. Ken Leifeld. John O’Cilka. Rolan Knust (inset). Roger Seier. Dan Knust. Above left. All-Conference Honorable Mention: Ken Leifeld. Mike Spieker. Roger Seier. Above right. Coaches and Managers: (back row) Coach Stephan Harris: (front row) Coach Glen Stewart. Students Manag- ers Troy Friese and Doug Wiegand: (missing) Statistician Bob Veik. Six man football was revived this year, but the team suffered a loss to a more experienced Monroe oppo- nent. The Pirates also were ham- pered by the early loss to injury of senior Rolan Knust in the Chambers game. The other departing seniors are Ken Leifeld, John O’Cilka and Mike Spieker. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Albion. NE 68620 402-395-2125 CARGILL. INCORPORATED We Like To Do Business With You! Albion. NE 68620 23 Varsity Team: (back row) Student Manager Jean Luettel. Asst. Coach Fred Embree. Coach Lori Sorensen. Student Manager Mary Jo Henn; (third row) Diane Spieker. Jackie Thieman. Jeanine Ketteler. Brenda Spieker. Brenda Staashelm; (second row) Seniors Kim Benda. Anita Benda. Lori Iburg. Rhonda Wie- gand. Marlene Salber; (in front) Co-Captains Vickie Johnson and Jackie Daly with tourna- ment trophies and District plaque. Top center. Vickie bumps one over the net in the championship game against Humphrey at the Spalding tournament. Above center, displaying their champion form. Anita Benda sets up the play with a solid bump, as Jackie Daly and Vickie Johnson get ready to set and spike in the Orchard game. At left. Brenda Staashelm prepares to block her Elgin oppo- nent's spike. 24 What a year! After a slow beginning the varsity started working together as a real team. With second place finishes in the Spalding Tournament and the PHS Quadrangular, the team was ready to win. Ranked fourth at Districts, the girls had their work cut out for them. The hard work and the will to win payed off when they won the District cham- pionship. Regionals was their next obstacle, but again they emerged victorious, becoming the first volleyball team in the history of PHS to go to the State Tournament. Sadly, the team loses seven seniors. Great going girls! Top right. Jackie Daly displays the winning form which earned her All-State honors, as she sets the ball during the Spalding Tourna- ment. Above, Jeanine Ketteler makes a des- peration bump during Orchard Tournament play against Clearwater. At right, two Clear- water blockers attempt to stop Jeanine ket- teler's spike during the District Championship game at Neligh. k VOLLEYBALL r Maneuvering past the obstacles to State • S Top left. Vickie Johnson is on a roll, with another series of consistent serves which earned her a posi- tion on Second Team. All-Conference. Top right. Kim Benda must dig to avoid an ace serve in the Clearwater game at the Orchard Tournament. Cen- ter left. Lori Iburg spikes the ball to the opposing Orchard team. Center right. Diane Spieker gets good altitude for a spike in the game against Or- chard. as her team mates move up to cover a pos- silbe block. At right. All-Conference Players: Jackie Daly. All-Conference co-Most Valuable Player and First Team. All-County First Team and Honorary Captain. All-State Second Team; Jeanine Ketteler. All-Conference Second Team. All-County First Team; Vickie Johnson. All-Conference Second Team. All-County First Team. ALBION NATIONAL BANK Albion. NE 68620 Member FDIC Left column, top to bottom A Chronology of Winning: Second Place finish in the Spalding Tournament; Second Place finish in the Peters- burg Quadrangular; District Champions. D2-5: Regional Champions. D2-3; (call it sad. mad. glad, ecstatic.) Top right. Junior Varsity Team: (back row) Asst. Coach Fred Embree. Student Managers Jean Luettel and Mary Jo Henn; (middle row) Diane Spieker. Jackie Thieman. Brenda Spieker. Brenda Staashelm; (front row) Kim Thieman. Susan Holmes. Jennifer O’Cilka. Kim Petsche. Linda Starman. Above, up and coming Sophomore player Kim Thieman gets a clean bump, while Freshman Brenda Spieker prepares to spike and Sophomre Jackie Thieman stays alert with her eyes on the ball. 27 WOLF BROTHERS REICH. INC. Wagonhammer Ranches Box 548. Albion. NE 395-2178 Team: (back row) Coach Stephan Harris, Dean Pelster, Dale Henn. Tom Temme, Jerry Stuhr. Bob Veik. Assistant Coach Fred Em- bree; (front row) Student Manager Vin Wie- gand. Paul Koch, Roger Seier. Gary Pelster. Randy Johnson. Ken Majerus. 28 Above. Tom Temme lays up two easy points in the Conference tournament game against Chambers, at Wheeler Central. Middle right. Dale Henn shoots for two in the regular season game against the Elgin Eagles. At right. Jerry Stuhr tries for a lay up against the Mustangs in the first round action of District play at Elgin. k BOYS BASKETBALL j Running The Boards The Pirates had a fairly mixed season, which included three wins and two very close losses. The most impressive win came in the first game of the District Tournament, when the boys beat Monroe for the second time. The team lost the championship game to the Clearwater Cardinals, who went on to win the State Championship in Class D2. Next year’s team should be in great shape with plenty of varsity experience among them, because the team did not have any losses to graduation. Top left, after rebounding. Randy Johnson protects the ball and looks for an open man in the Freshman-Sophomore Tournament game against Elgin. Middle left, Roger Seier outdistances his Chambers opponents in the fast break for a lay up shot in Conference play. Above right. Bob Veik shoots for two from outside in the regular season game with Elgin. At left. Paul Koch attempts a jump shot in the Monroe game at District’s. 29 k GIRLS BASKETBALL Passing To The Inside Despite a disheartening regular sea- son, the Lady Pirates pulled off a morale boosting upset for a second place finish in District competition. The season opened well with a win over the Spalding Bluejays. From there, play went from bad to worse, as a basically inexperienced team battled its way against larger, more mature opponents. The District win over Clearwater was sweet revenge, as the girls came back from a 13 point deficit at half-time. This made up for the one point loss suffered during regular season play. The Pi- rates lost three starters to gradu- ation: Jackie Daly, Lori Iburg and Marlene Salber. Team: (back row) Coach Lori Sorensen, Jackie Daly, Lori Iburg. Marlene Salber. Asst. Coach Paul Dalton, Student Manager Rhonda Wiegand; (front row) Kim Thieman, Susan Holmes, Brenda Staashelm, Jeanine Ketteler. Brenda Spieker. Kim Petsche. Jen- nifer O'Cilka. Top left, Jeanine Ketteler brings the ball up court after rebounding, in the sea- son opener against Spalding. Top right. Lori Iburg shoots from outside in District play against Clearwater. Above right, Brenda Spieker wins the rebound tussle against a Wheeler Central player. 30 Far left. Jeanine Ketteler attempts to score two more against Wheeler Central. At left, a rare occurrence. Jackie Daly takes advan- tage of a fast break to shoot for two in the opening game of the District Tournament, at Elgin. Below. Susan Holmes gets the rebound in the District championship game against Monroe. Bottom left. Jeanine Ketteler finds herself outnumbered as she tries for the re- bound. Bottom right. Brenda Staashelm sets a screen for Marlene Salber as an Elgin oppo- nent attempts to block the shot. 31 TRACK Racing To State The boys track team broke four school records this Spring. Three of them were set by Bob Veik as he bettered his own time in the 400 meter dash. The fourth record belongs to Mike Spieker, who broke his own record in the long jump for the fourth consecutive year. Although a small team, the boys placed in almost every event they entered in every track meet - often in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. They finished Fifth overall in the District Meet at Wayne State. PHS was represented at the State Track Meet by Bob Veik, who quali- fied in both the 800 and 400 meter runs. He is State Champion in the 800 meter run and placed 4th in the 400 meter dash. Above. Most Valuable team member Bob Veik and Most Improved member Paul Koch with Coach Harris in front of the Industrial Arts display at the Awards Night Program. Top right, State Champion Bob Veik wins the 800 meter run at the District competion held at Wayne State College, thus assuring him- self of the opportunity to win his State medal. At right. Team: (staggered) Paul Koch. Bob Veik, Mike Spieker, Jerry Stuhr, John O’Cilka. Tom Temme, Roger Seier. Coach Stephan Harris. The departing seniors are Mike Spieker and John O'Cilka. 32 Petersburg American Legion Post 334 and Auxiliary Sponsors of the following Programs Boys and Girls State Junior Law Cadet — Boys and Girls American Legion Baseball Girls Softball — T-Ball — Peewee Baseball Summer Swimming Lessons Oratorical Contest — Boy Scouts County Government — Scholarships American Education Week LEIFELD HARDWARE FURNITURE APPLIANCE EXj SENTRY Main Street Petersburg, NE 68652 386-5487 PEOPLE ) CONTENTS Kindergarten Grade School ...............36-37 Junior High ..................................38-39 Freshmen .....................................40-41 Sophomores ..........................42-43 Juniors ......................................44-45 Seniors ......................................46-49 Administration, Faculty Staff .............50-51 Opposite Page: Top left. Pirates going up; Bears going down. Top right. Fall Play actors Jerry Stuhr and Duane Scholl relax at intermis- sion during dress rehearsal. Below. Jackie Daly does the honors with the Lodgepole effigy during the Y.M.A.C. sponsored pep rally and bonfire. This Page: Above, cheerleader Jeanine Ketteler requires some First Aid after the Wheeler Central girls basketball game. Below. Freshman Jennifer O’Cilka looks like a china figurine with her pastel grease paint” on Clown Day. KINDERGARTEN Michelle Arends Steven Bottorf Krys Klein Heath Petsche Waylon Petsche Courtney Reicks Gregory Sandman Benjamin Schmitz Chantel Stokes Jesse Thieman Adam Wies Jory Zegers FIRST GRADE Andrea Holmes Kelly Kramer Amber Seier SECOND GRADE Shiela Arends Holly Henn Bryce Naber Shane Sandman THIRD GRADE Angela Arends Top left, lower grade spelling bee winners: Bryce Naber. Amber Seier, upper grade spelling bee winners: Julie Petsche. Christy Johnson, Kim Bottorf. Jennifer Luettel. Kelly Kramer. Scott Seier. Bottom left. Marty Henn. Above. Kory Naber receives the Miller Paine Award. ELGIN DRUG STORE WILGOCKI INSURANCE AGENCY. INC. Jerry Sheets. R.P. Box 405. Elgin. NE 68636 Elgin. NE 402-843-5555 402-843-5529 36 Beginning the long journey Kindergarten Graduates: (front row) Michelle Arends, Ste- ven Bottorf, Krys Klein. Heath Petsche. Waylon Petsche: (back row) Jesse Thieman. Courtney Reicks, Chantel Stokes. Adam Wies. Jory Zegers. Jan Beckman Kim Bottorf Kert Klein Jennifer Luettel Scott Seier Glen Thieman Jamee Thieman FOURTH GRADE Robert Beckman Cory Bottorf Martin Henn Daniel Johnson Kory Naber Carrie Petsche FIFTH GRADE Lyle Baumgartner Tanya Jennings Tod Thieman Julie Petsche SIXTH GRADE Christy Johnson Jason O’Cilka Michael Wirges ALBERT A. HALLS. M.D. Family Practice Elgin. NE 402-843-2432 37 JUNIOR HIGH Bridging The Highway This year’s Junior High enthusiastically participated in many of the high school activities. They fully supported the Spirit Week activities, occasionally out-dressed their upperclassmen. All six played in the Band. They also had several activities designated specifically for them. In scholastic competition they participated at the Pope John National Honor Society Field Day. Athletically, they were all in track. Their only fund raising activity was a cake raffle, to finance their roller skating party and the graduation flowers for the eighth graders. Top left, displaying their school spirit, the girls, Lisa, Tami and Amy. are appropriately dressed for Clown Day. Top right, Tami gives a reading during the Christmas Program. Above, Amy. Tami. Troy, Lisa and Scott are all academic award recipients on Awards Night; all six students received Band Awards. At right. Lisa and friend, Gina Koch, are pleased with the football team's win over Elgin. BANK OF ELGIN A Full Service Bank Elgin. NE 68636 ZABKA GETTY'' SERVICE HWY 14, Petersburg. NE 68652 402-386-5582 38 Above left. Class Officers: President Troy Johnson. Vice President Scott Thieman. Secretary-Treasurer Lisa Thieman. Above right. Lit- tle Drummer Boy , Troy takes to the field with the Marching Band for a half-time show. At left, Neil shares the sheet music with trumpeter Randy Johnson, as Scott waits his turn on the base drum at a pep rally. JOYCE’S BEAUTY SALON Appointment not always necessary Petersburg. NE 386-5486 SEVENTH GRADE Troy Johnson Scott Thieman Tami Zabka EIGHTH GRADE Neil Baumgartner Amy Bottorf Lisa Thieman Troy Friese Susan Holmes Todd Jennings Randy Johnson Jennifer :Cilka Kim Petsche Brenda Spieker Jeff Staashelm Linda Starman Terry Werner Doug Wiegand FRESHMEN Merging Into A Single Class Although coming from three different schools, the Freshmen quickly merged together to form a single unit. They were involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, including volleyball, football, girls and boys basketball, Conference and District Speech Contest, Band, and Cho- rus. Several earned varsity letters, and one qualified as Most Improved Player. For their fund raising activity they held two cake raffles. This may well become known as the “Shrinking Class”, because they lost one during second quarter, and at least one more transferred at the end of the school year. WESTSIDE AUTO SALES REPAIR Elgin, NE 68636 402-843-2400 Opposite Page: Mark Leathers, who transferred dur- ing second quarter, wears jungle fatiques on Military Day during Spirit Week. Center Page: Above, the girls relax and enjoy an assembly. Below. Susan and Jennifer perform with the Band at a home game. This Page: The Freshmen prove to be a great class for mug shots: (top left and center) Linda. Troy and Todd work on assignments; (top right) Jeff is dressed for Clown Day; (middle center) Terry is in uniform at a Pep Rally; (middle right) Doug gets made up by Susan in a Pep Rally competition. Above left. Class Officers: Secretary-Treasurer Brenda Spieker. Vice President Jennifer O’Cilka. President Randy Johnson. Above right. Kim and Randy dance at the Sophomore-sponsored Hop. The Petersburg Press The Shopper SUNDERLAND PUBLISHING CO. Albion. NE 395-2175 Bruce Benda Lance Benda Dan Knust Paul Koch Kenneth Majerus Dean Pelster Diane Spieker Brenda Staashelm Jerry Stuhr Jacqueline Thieman Kim Thieman Sharon Wilton SOPHOMORES Traveling The Road Together r The sophomores progressed through another busy year both scholastically and athletically. Most of them par- ticipated in varsity level sports. Paul Koch and Jackie Thieman received the Most Improved Player Award in track and volleyball, respectively. They were active in the Conference and District Speech Contests, made up one-half the cast and crew of the Fall Play, and were represented in the One-Act Play competition. Several sophomores were in the Band. Their class was well represented at the Sandhills-Gateway Conference Aca- demic Competition at Spalding. For class activities they sponsored two cake raffles during the Freshman-Sophomore Basketball Tourna- ment, a prize raffle, and were involved in the magazine sales campaign. The sophomores also sponsored a Sa- die Hawkins Day Dance. They closed their year by ordering their class rings. Class Officers: Paul Koch, President (in front); Dan Knust, Vice Presi- dent (on right); Jerry Stuhr, Secretary-Treasurer (on left). 42 HANK'S PLACE Main Street Petersburg. NE 386-5588 Read captions across and down. Paul helps decorate for the Home- “mugs , while Lance and Dan play “camera-shy. Kim and Brenda coming Dance. Dean. Dan and Paul get into heavy action on the help lead the cheering at the Lindsay football game. Ken shoots from court. Sharon and Diane (behind) arrive at a basketball game. Bruce outside in District play against Monroe. 43 1 JUNIORS Taking Parallel Paths F The junior class no longer went to all classes as a group, because at the junior year level they had more electives from which to choose. Their active participation in varsi- ty sports continued, with four of them receiving either the Most Valuable or Most Improved Player Award. Bob Veik brought honor to PHS by winning the 800 meter run in the Class D2 category at the State Track Meet in Lincoln. As always, one of the more exciting events of their year was the arrival of their class rings. The Juniors' major responsibility was hosting the Ju- nior-Senior Prom; consequently, they expanded much effort planning and raising funds for this project. To raise funds, they sponsored a Chili Supper in conjunc- tion with the Fall Play, sold magazines, and sponsored a cake raffle. 44 Top right, Jeanine checks the positioning before fastening down another streamer while decorating for Prom. Above, Dale gets caught trying out the Kindergarteners' chairs before their graduation pro- gram. Middle right, the Junior boys take care of the cash box at the Junior Chili Supper. At right. Bob intently watches the action at a girls basketball game. Far right, Vin looks a bit squeamish as Jean- ine applys make-up during the class competition at a pep rally. WIEGAND TRUCK LINE Hauling Grain, Livestock and Gravel Petersburg. NE 68652 Dale Henn Jeanine Ketteler Gary Petster Roger Seier Tom Temme Robert Veik Top left. Tom and Jeanine serve as ushers at the Senior Graduation Exercises in May. At left. Class Officers: President Gary Pelster. Vice President Tom Temme. Secretary-Treasurer Jeanine Ketteler. HENN’S GROCERY Groceries-Meats-Cosmetics Petersburg. NE 386-5283 45 SENIORS Going Our Separate Ways MOTTO: Together we will make the most of this mo- ment. Alone we will make the most of our future. COLORS: Shades of Purple FLOWER: White Rose SONG: Out Here on My Own Class Officers: President. Anita Benda; Vice President. Kenneth Leifeld; Secretary-Treasurer. Jacqueline Daly. t 46 CLINT J. BAUMGARTNER Clint: BB 2,3; Chrs 4; Band 1.2.3.4; P-CI 3,4; Prom King 4. ANITA R. BENDA Beats: CIs Off 3,4; Stu Coun 2,3,4, Off 3; VB 1,2,3,4; P-CI 3.4; Pep Cl 1.2,3,4, Chrldr 2,3,4; Chrs 1,2.3,4; Drl Sq 1.2.3; Girls State Alt 3; Hmcmg Att 1; Spch 3; Who's Who 3. KIM K. BENDA Burly: VB 1,2,4, Slu Mgr 3; P-CI 3,4; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4, Off 3.4; Chrs 1,2,4; Anl Stf 2; Drl Sq 1,2,3; Play 3; Hmcmg Att 3. JACQUELINE C. DALY Diddle. Jackie: CIs Off 3,4; VB 1,2.3,4, All Conf 3,4, All Coun 3,4, All St 3.4; BB 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; P-CI 2.3.4, Off 4; Band 1,3,4, Off 4; Anl Staf 2,3,4, Off 3,4; Spch 4; Plays 3.4. Best Act 3.4; Prom Att 4; Acct Awd 3; Hist Awd 3. Perf Att Awd 1. MARY JO HENN Chick: VB 1,2. Stu Mgr 3.4; Track 1,2: P-CI 2,3,4; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4. Off 4; Chrs 1.2,3,4; Aril Stf 1,2; Drl Sq 1,2,3; Hmcmg Queen 4; Eng Awd 3. LORI J. IBURG Iburgy: VB 3,4; BB 1,2,3.4; Track 1; P-CI 1,2,3,4; Pep Cl 1,2; Chrs 1,2,3,4; Play 3; Spch 3; Prom Atf 4; Buss Awd 2. VICTORIA R. JOHNSON Vickie, Victor: CIs Off 2; Stu Coun 2,3,4, Off 2.3,4; VB 1.2.3.4, All Conf 4. All Coun 4; BB 1,2; Track 1; P-CI 2,3.4; Pep Cl 1,2: Chrs 1,2,3.4; Spch 3; Plays 2,3; Hmcmg Att 2; Typ Awd 3; Buss Awd 3. ROLAN M. KNUST Nester, Roily: CIs Off 2; FB 2.3,4; BB 1,2,3; P-CI 2,3,4; Chrs 2.4; Sw Chr 3; Boys State Alt 3; Hmcmg Att 3. KENNETH L. LEIFELD Ken: CIs Off 1,2,3,4; FB 2,3,4, Stu Mgr 1, All Conf 4, All Coun 4; BB 1,2,3,4; Track 1; P-CI 2.3.4, Off 2,3,4; Pep Cl 3; Chrs 2; Boys State 3: Anl Stf 1.2,3,4. Off 2,3,4; Spch 2,3; Plays 2.3.4, Best Act 2.4; Hmcmg Att 2; Who’s Who 3,4; Soc Stu Awd 3. JEAN L. LUETTEL Little Jeannie: CIs Off 1; VB 1,2,3, Stu Mgr 4; Track 2; P-CI 3,4; Pep Cl 1m2.3,4, Chrldr 1,2,3,4; Chrs 1,2,3,4; Spch 3; Play 3; Drl Sq 1,2, Majorette 3.4; Anl Stf 2. JOHN S. O'CILKA Slick: FB 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3.4; P-CI 2,3,4; Pep Cl 3; Chrs 2,4; Aril Stf 3.4 MARLENE C. SALBER Bacon: CIS Off 1,3; VB 1,2,3.4; BB 1,2,3,4; Track 2; P-CI 3,4; Pep Cl 1.2.3.4. Off 2,3; Chrs 1.2.3.4; Spch 3.4; Plays 3.4; Typ Awd 2; Buss Awd 2, Geog Awd 1. DAVID J. SANDMAN Dave: FB 1,3; Track 1; P-Club 2,3,4; Band 1.4; Chrs 1.2,3.4; Sw Chr 2,3; Spch 3; Play 2; Prom Aft 4. DUANE J. SCHOLL D.J.: Track 1,2,3; P-CI 2,3.4; Pep Cl 3; Chrs 2,4; Anl Stf 3; Plays 1,2,3,4; Prom Aft 4, MICHAEL F. SPIEKER Mike: CIs Off 2; Stu Coun 1; FB 1,2,3.4. All Conf 4, All Coun 4; Track 1,2,3,4; P-CI 2,3.4; Band 1; Chrs 1,2.4; Anl Stf 2,3; Hmcmg Aft 1, King 4. RHONDA L. WIEGAND Rhonda: VB 1,2,3,4; BB 2.3. Stu Mgr 4; P-CI 4; Pep Cl 1,2,3,4. Off 4; Band 1.2,3,4; Chrs 1,2,4; Sw Chr 3; Girls State 3; Spch 4; Plays 2,4; Anl Stf 2.4. Off 4; Prom Queen 4; Who's Who 3: Buss Awd 3; Kearney State College Honor Band Awd 2. i DEDICATION “Our Ways honors our English teacher and coach, Miss Lori J. Sorensen. Miss Sorensen has been a mem- ber of the Petersburg High School faculty since 1977, and we have benefited from her professional skills both in the classroom and on the court. We are especially proud this year of Miss Sorensen’s success in guiding us through District and Regional wins in Volleyball and our first-ever participation in the State Volleyball Playoffs. In addition, Miss Sorensen coached the girls basketball team to a District Runner-Up finish. A forceful teacher and coach in both athletics and speech, as the photo demonstrates, Miss Sorensen has always found the time for lighter moments. It is a privi- lege to honor her with Our Ways.” i ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY STAFF r Mapping The Roadways 50 ADMINISTRATION Freda F. Bennett. Superintendent Paul R. Dalton, Principal Mildred P. Luettel, School Secretary FACULTY Elaine E. Beckman, Elementary Gabriele Burchardt, Kindergarten Lisa Carder, Home Economics Harold E. Cunningham, Guidance. Social Studies Pep Club Fred J. Embree. Business BLAIR MOTORS Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Elgin. NE 684-2225 Stephan Harris. Physical Education Coach James E. Hoffman, Industrial Arts Marlin D. Jeffers. Music. Band Chorus Petrina A. Miller. Mathematics Annual Inez E. Mock. Elementary Debra M. Navratil. Fine Arts Michelle J. Rinas. Science Lori J. Sorensen. English. Speech Coach Glen A. Stewart. Social Studies P-Club TITLE I Diane Connick. PHS Norma C. Munson, St. John's AIDES Frances M Dalton, Special Ed. Rita M. Daly. Elementary Jane M. Goetzinger. Library CUSTODIAL SERVICE Rose M. Salber. Assistant Jerry L. Thieman. Chief FOOD SERVICE Dorothy L. Claar. Assistant Virginia K. Foss. Assistant Judy A. Petsche. Chief Bernice W. Seier, Assistant Petersburg Public School Board: (standing) President Loran Naber. Treasurer Dan Thieman. Mr. Bruce Staashelm. Mr, Delmer Pelster; (seated) Secretary Darlene Stuhr. Mrs. Helen Baum- gartner. The Board is grouped around one of two new pianos purchased for the Music Department. In the background is the purple and white mural painted by John O’Cilka. Marlene Salber and Mike Spieker. which received the Best of Show purple ribbon and medal for the mural category at the Sandhills-Gateway Conference Art Show. HUFFMAN’S BROOKS CHAPEL Elgin. NE 68636 402-843-5400 51 Opposite Page: Top left, the crown and sashes await presentation at the Homecoming dance, sponsored by the Pep Club. Top right, the percussion section performs one of the Concert Band numbers at the Christmas Program. Below, the Pep Club gets added support from classmates and townspeople, cheering for the boys at District basket- ball playoffs. This Page: Above, the Brass Ensemble performs “Fan- fare and Victory Hymm at the Awards Night Program. Below. Dan Knust attempts a field goal in the losing effort against Elgin, during the P-Club sponsored tournament. GROUPS ) CONTENTS Pep Club Cheerleaders .....................54-55 Band ................................ 56 - 57 61 Chorus, Student Council P-Club ............58-59 Speech Drama Department ...................60-61 Closing: A Poem by Mary Jo Henn ................64 The Pep Club again fulfilled its primary responsibility of supporting and cheering for the Pirate teams. In addition, the members operated the concessions stand for home football games. The Cheerleaders conducted the Pep Rallies and planned the Spirit Week Program. The entire Club sponsored, planned and conducted Parent’s Night, in conjunction with Homecoming, and the Homecoming Dance. For the second consecutive year the Club numbered boys among its membership. PEP CLUB AND CHEERLEADERS V 54 Above, left and right. Senior girls Mary Jo Henn. Marlene Salber and Rhonda Wiegand. help cheer for the boys basketball team dur- ing a home game, while Anita Benda per- forms one of the Cheerleaders' routines at her last home game. At right, the 1983-84 Pep Club: (back row) Vin Wiegand. Bruce Benda, Sponsor Harry Cunningham. Jerry Stuhr. Paul Koch; (third row) Marlene Salber, Susan Holmes. Jennifer O'Cilka. Linda Starman; (Cheerleaders) Anita Benda, Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Staa- shelm. Kim Thieman, Kim Petsche; (officers) President Mary Jo Henn. Vice President Kim Benda, Secretary Rhonda Wiegand. Treasur- er Brenda Spieker. Merit Keeper Lance Benda. Top left, the 1983-84 Cheerleading Squad: (back row) Anita Benda. Captain Jeanine Ketteler. Brenda Staashelm; (seated) Kim Thieman. Kim Petsche. Above right. Kim Thieman covers up for a home football game, wearing the new Squad jacket. At left, the Cheerleaders perform one of their pyramids at a Pep Rally. PETERSEN OIL CO. KAYTON INTERNATIONAL. INC. harm Deliveries Self-Service International Harvestor Sales Service Petersburg. NE 386-5407 Albion. NE 395-2181 55 BAND The Band enjoyed a very busy year. Marching Band performed a new repertoire and corps-style of march- ing. Competitively, the Marching Band participated in the parade category at the Columbus Marching Band Festival. Pep Band played for all home football and boys basketball games, and pep rallies. Concert Band prepared and performed for the Christmas Program and the Conference Band Clinic at Chambers. PHS members of the Honor Band were: Jennifer O’Cilka, Brenda Spieker, Brenda Staashelm, Jackie Daly and Paul Koch. Clint Baumgartner, Jackie Daly and Rhonda Wiegand were named 1984 United States National Award winners in Band. The Band sponsored a newspaper and aluminum can collection drive and a Spaghetti Dinner and Concert. As a result, the Band and Chorus were able to attend a performance of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra. Community service projects included concerts at the Wolf Memorial Home in Albion and the Petersburg Sen- ior Citizen Center. The final home performance was for the Academic Awards Night Program. A new Brass Sextet performed at the Conference Band Clinic, the dinner concert, and the District III Music Contest at Plainview, receiving an Excellent rating. Oth- er Contest results were: soloists Jackie Daly, trombone, and Brenda Spieker, clarient, Superior; Brenda Staa- shelm, trumpet, and Rhonda Wiegand, flute, Excellent; Jennifer O'Cilka, flute. Good; trumpet duet, Excellent; Concert Band, Excellent. Jackie Daly and Brenda Spieker received music camp scholarships for their Su- perior performances. Finally, Tami Zabka and Amy Bot- torf represented PHS at the Elgin Elementary Junior High Solo Ensemble Contest, earning Superior and Good ratings, respectively. The departing seniors are Clint Baumgartner, Jackie Daly, Dave Sandman and Rhonda Wiegand, see page 61. ___£ Concert Band: (back row) Dave Sandman. Ken Majerus. Paul Koch, Troy Johnson. Scott Thieman, Director Marlin Jeffers, Jeff Staashelm: (middle row) President Jackie Daly, Vice President Jeanine Ketteler. Clint Baumgartner, Brenda Staashelm, Treasurer Kim Thieman, Randy Johnson, Neil Baum- gartner: (front row) Tami Zabka. Amy Bot- torf, Brenda Spieker. Jennifer O'Cilka. Secre- tary Susan Holmes, Rhonda Wiegand. Lisa Thieman. Opposite Page: Center right, the Pep Band provides the music for the town’s pep rally, sponsored by the Young Men's Activity Club to honor the State-bound Volleyball Team. Bottom, the Band performs during the Christ- mas Program. This Page: Top left, the Junior High Band members fill out the percussion section for the Marching Band during football games. Top right, the Pep Band plays for a Friday pep rally. Center left. Necessity is the Moth- er of invention as drummer Jeff Staashelm uses an up-ended burning barrel to achieve the tones of a tympani for the Contest selec- tion Exaltation. Center right, the Brass Sextet Kim Thieman. Jeanine Ketteler. Dave Sandman. Jackie Daly (front). Randy John- son. Brenda Staashelm. At left, departing senior Clint Baumgartner plays in his final Marching Band performance. 57 CHORUS AND ELEMENTARY MUSIC Vocal music this year was taught at the Junior High, Freshman and Senior levels. The com- bined choruses participated in the Christmas Program, performing several carols together. In addition, the Junior High students participated in the Tilden Choral Clinic, while the High School chorus went to the Conference Clinic at Clearwater. The Mixed Chorus represented PHS at the District III Music Contest at Plain- view in April, receiving a Good rating. Jeanine Ketteler earned an Excellent rating for her solo at the Contest. Nine Elementary and Junior High instrumental students participated in the Second Annual Solo Ensemble Contest at Elgin Public School in March, turning in two Superior, five Excellent and two Good performances. Top. the combined Junior and Senior High Choruses perform during the Christmas Program. Above, the youthful soloists at the Elgin Contest are: Jason O'Cilka and Mike Wirges. snare drum; Bob Beck- man and Dan Johnson, trumpet, Lyle Baumgartner and Tod Thieman. alto sax; missing are Kory Naber. tenor sax, and Junior High soloists Amy Bottorf and Tami Zabka. clarinet. Jason O’Cilka and Tami Zabka each earned a Superior rating at the contest. 58 SULLIVAN MOTORS. GM Chevy Olds Buick Pontiac Albion. ME 395-2147 Wm. PRICE’S DEPARTMENT STORE 141 South 4th Street Albion. NE 68620 STUDENT COUNCIL P — CLUB ► The P-Club hosted the Freshman-Sophomore Basket- ball Tournament and the Athletic Awards Banquet in March. In addition, the Club maintains the trophy case and the Track and Field School Record Board in the gym lobby. At left. Student Council: (seated) President Vicki Johnson. Vice Presi- dent Roger Seier. Secretary-Treasurer Kim Thieman. Reporter Paul Koch: (standing) Membership Committee Bob Veik and Anita Benda, members Jennifer O’Cilka and Jeff Staashelm. Sponsor Harry Cun- ningham. Below. P-Club: (back row) Diane Spieker. Jackie Thieman. Bruce Benda. Lance Benda. Dan Knust. Dean Pelster. Paul Koch. Ken Majerus. Kim Thieman. Brenda Staashelm; (third row) Rhonda Wie- gand. Vin Wiegand. Gary Pelster. Bob Veik. Tom Temme. Dale Henn. Roger Seier. Jeanine Ketteler; (second row) Marlene Salber. Anita Benda. Kim Benda. Mike Spieker. Dave Sandman. John O’Cilka. Rolan Knust. Vickie Johnson. Lori Iburg. Mary Jo Henn; (front row) Sponsor Glen Stewart. President Ken Leifeld. Vice President Jackie Daly. Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Stuhr. Student Council elections were held on 12 September, with two representatives selected by each class. This year’s activities included decorating the hallways and a tree for Christmas, posting a monthly school activity calendar, establishing a student policy on gum, and introducing the performers for assemblies. ELGIN FEEDERS SUPPLY. INC Box 387. Elgin. NE 68636 402-843-2364 ELGIN AUTO PARTS Box 327. Elgin. NE 68636 402-843-2300 59 SPEECH DRAMA DEPARTMENT The Speech and Drama students, coached by Miss Lori Sorensen, had a busy year. Marlene Salber and Jeanine Ketteler represented PHS in the V.F.W. Voice of Democracy Speech Contest. The Pirates were represented in the Conference and District One-Act Play Contests at Lindsay and Elgin, respectively, by Jackie Daly, Ken Leifeld, Marlene Salber and Jerry Stuhr. They presented “Angel in the Clearing” by Stuart DeLuca, earning Excellent rat- ings in both competitions and placing fourth out of eight schools at Districts. Fourteen students participated in the Sandhills-Gate- way Conference Speech Contest at Humphrey. They had seven entries in four categories: Oral Interpreta- tion of Poetry (two entries), of Humorous Prose (two entries), of Drama (two groups), and Extemporane- ous Speaking (one entry). All entries received an Excellent rating. Petersburg hosted the District Speech Contest. Receiving Excellent ratings were: K. Thieman and B. Staashelm, Duet Acting; M. Salber, J. Daly, J. Ketteler, B. Staashelm, and K. Thieman, Oral Interpretations of Drama; and B. Spieker and J. O’Cilka, Oral Interpretation of Humorous Prose. Pe- tersburg tied for sixth place. Above right, participants in the One-Act Play Contests: Jackie Daly. Jerry Stuhr, Marlene Salber, Ken Leifeld, Drama Coach Lori Sor- ensen. At right, individual and group entrants in the Conference Speech Contest: (stand- ing) Ken Majerus, Linda Starman. Bob Veik, Kim Petsche, Tom Temme, Brenda Spieker, Jerry Stuhr. Jeanine Ketteler; (kneeling) Jackie Daly. Kim Thieman. Jennifer O'Cilka, Marlene Salber. Rhonda Wiegand. The One- Act Play and all Conference Speech Contest participants earned Excellent ratings for their efforts. TOUCH OF CLASS II Women's and Children's Clothing Elgin, NE 843-2405 60 At left, the District Speech Contest par- ticipants: (back row) Speech Coach Lori Sorensen. Linda Starman. Kim Petsche. Brenda Spieker. Jeanine Ketteler; (front row) Jackie Daly. Kim Thieman. Jennifer O’Cilka. Marlene Salber. Rhonda Wie- gand. (Contunued from page 47.) At left, departing Seniors. Dave Sandman on tuba. Clint Baumgartner on alto sax. Jackie Daly on trombone, and Rhonda Wiegand on flute, perform in their last Band Concert, the night of the Academic Awards Program. Jackie and Rhonda performed as honor soloists for gradu- ation. 61 Farmers Cooperative Exchange Petersburg Division Grain — Feed — Seed Fertilizer — Chemicals See Buggs or Dave or call 386-5483 PETERSBURG STATE BANK “A Friendly Bank in a Friendly Town” P.O. Box 210 Petersburg, Nebraska 68652 386-5297 AG SUPPLY CENTER, INC. PETERSBURG, NEBRASKA 68652 Fertilizer — Feed — Seed Chemicals — Equipment Crop Care Main Office 386-5388 you're on target st SUPPLY CENTER Tr 1 1 jjg III PETERSBURG TELEPHONE COMPANY including Closter and Raeville O “A Petersburg Company Serving Its People” GRADUATION I can't believe we’re seniors and this is the day We get our diplomas and go our separate way. Where have all the days gone - that once seemed so long When friends listened to their favorite song? There were days when everything seemed so right, Then the day changed to night. We look back at how we thought our freshman year would never end, Now we wish we had more time to spend. As we look back at all the times we spent, We wonder where all the school days went. Each day went by much too fast, Tomorrow soon was all in the past. When we were freshmen they told us this would soon be the day, But to us four years seemed a lifetime away. The seniors told us high school would go fast, But as freshmen we thought it would always last. We will always have memories of the past four years, And in the future they will probably cause some tears. We always had fun at dances or playing a game. Whatever it was we stuck together just the same. Our junior year was fun with ordering class rings And prom, among other things. We’ll never forget some of the tests we took; We knew what we got just by the teacher’s look. The last day of school each year was the best. The water guns and balloons made it funner than the rest. There were times when things made us so mad, But looking back we realize it wasn't so bad. Many times we were disappointed or down, But sooner or later we’d come around. Now here at graduation we all feel so close, We think of our friends - that mean the most. Even if we’re not together tomorrow, There will always be memories to replace our sorrow. We had so many happy times just helping each other out, There was a friend around, that's no doubt. We had our senior trip with all of us there; We talked about the past and the secrets we share. We got to know each other so well. Now who we gonna meet - only time will tell. In class we often talked about the night before; Then the teacher would tell us we should work a little more. The girls shared everything from dreams, tears, secrets, and joys, And many times, talks about the boys. Then graduation is here and we try to hold a smile, But inside we’re crying all the while. We all need a lot of luck as we go on our way, Where we gonna go - well that’s hard to say. It's a sad thing we have to face; Everyone going to a different place. As we separate now we say we’ll keep in touch; We say we’ll call or write very much. But we don’t know if we’ll ever get together again; We hope we do, now and then. We don’t quite know how to say good-bye; Some of us will smile - and some of us will cry. But we will always have memories of P.H.S. Because our high school days were the best. Mary Jo Henn Class of 1984 CREDITS Co-Editors: Jackie Daly and Ken Leifeld Business Manager: Rhonda Wiegand Sales Team: Jackie Daly. Jeanine Ketteler. Paul Koch. Ken Leifeld. John O'Cilka. Rhonda Wiegand Division Pages: John O'Cilka Contributors: Jackie Daly. Jeanine Ketteler, Paul Koch, Ken Leifeld, Jennifer O'Cilka. Rhonda Wiegand Photographers: Ken Leifeld. John O'Cilka, Miss Petrina A. Miller Miscellaneous: Miss Michelle Rinas Adviser: Miss Petrina A. Miller 64 ' .hm. ■ - A L I — _ . 1 • MU