Petersburg High School - Pirateer Yearbook (Petersburg, NE)

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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

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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.