Petersburg High School - Pirateer Yearbook (Petersburg, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1985 volume:

THE PIRATEER 1985 Our Universe, Our World, Our School Our theme reflects the fact that for thir- teen years our lives have revolved around our school. It has been our own private world, the center of our own private universe. We know that we are not unique in this trait — it is a univer- sal truth with students the world over. Because our special world is small, we have learned to reach out to each other to achieve our goals. We will carry this lesson with us past our school years, to be applied as we make our way in the world. We must continue to realize that in reaching out and working together good does and will happen. It is our hope that we have demonstrated our ability to work together in our very special world. Thomas S. Temme Editor-in-Chief Petersburg Public School Petersburg, Nebraska 68652 Catch A Falling Star This year we honor our principal and friend, Mr. Paul R. Dalton, who began his teaching and administrative du- ties at PHS in August 1981, when the Class of 1985 were Freshmen. During his four-year sojourn with us he has been counselor, coach and confidante; but, especially, he has been friend and supporter. Mr. Dalton retired this year after many years of dedica- tion to the teaching profession. He taught us the funda- mentals needed to be good students, but more important- ly, he instilled in us the values described by Walter D. Wintle in his poem Thinking,” with which we have chosen to close our Annual. Please read it. We will always be grateful for Mr. Dalton's efforts to make us proud of our school and ourselves. Administration, Faculty And Staff 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 Business Harold E. Cunningham, Guidance, Social Studies Pep Club Kirk Harrington, Business Coach Rita Heitoff, Fine Arts, 2nd Semester James E. Hoffman, Industrial Arts Linda Kroon, Music Band Petrina A. Miller, Mathematics, Annual Fall Play Inez E. Mock, Elementary Debra M. Navratil, Fine Arts, 1st Semester Michelle J. Rinas, Science Lori J. Sorensen, English, Speech Coach 2 V Glen A. Stewart, Social Studies P-Club TITLE I Bernice G. Milburn, PHS, Elementary Math Norma C. Munson, St.John's PARA-PROFESSIONAL Frances M. Dalton AIDES Rita M. Daly, Elementary Jane M. Goetzinger, Library CUSTODIAL SERVICE Jerry L. Thieman, Chief Rose M. Salber, Assistant FOOD SERVICE Judy A. Petsche, Chief Dorothy L. Claar, Assistant Virginia K. Foss, Assistant Bernice W. Seier, Assistant Petersburg Board Of Education Above left: Chairman Loran Naber, Secretary Helen Baum- gartner, Vice-Chairman Dan Thieman, members Janet O'Cilka and Shirley Henn. At right. Board Treasurer Bruce Staashelm assists with chaperoning, the Jr. Sr. Prom. HUFFMAN'S BROOKS CHAPEL Elgin, NE 68636 402-843-5400 MOOR MANS Mfg. Co. Larry D. Petsche Petersburg, NE 68652 3 DALE MAURICE HENN Vice President JEANINE LOUISE KETTELER Secretary Treasurer GARY LEE PELSTER ROGER JOSEPH SEIER Dale: Cls Off 4; FB 1, 2, 3, 4, AU-Conf 4, All Coun 4; BB X, 2, 3, 4; Track 4; P-Cl 2, 3, 4; Chrs X, 2; Spch 1, 2; Prom Att 4; Who's Who Among H.S. Athletes 4. Jeanine: Stu Coun 1, 2, Off 2; Cls Off 1, 2, 3, 4; VB 1, 2, 3, 4. All-Conf 3, 4, All Coun 3, 4, All State 3, 4; BB 1, 2, 3, 4, All-Conf 3, 4, All State 4; Track X, 2; P-Cl 2. 3. 4, Off 2; Pep Cl X, 2, 3, 4, Chrldr X, 2, 3, 4; Chrs X, 2, 3; Sw Chr 2; Band X, 2, 3.4. Off 3, 4; Anl Stf 3, 4, Off 4; Spch X, 2, 3, 4; Girls State 3; Hmcmg Att X, 2, 3, Queen 4; Prom Queen 4; Voice of Demo Awd 3; Who's Who 3, 4; Soc Dist Amer HS Stu X, 2, 3, 4; Acad All Amer 4; Math Awd X, 2, 3; Eng Awd 3, Draft Awd X; Amer Choral Awd 3. Gary: Cls Off 3; FB 2, 3, 4, Stu Mgr X, All-Conf 4; BB X, 2, 3, Statistician 3; P-Cl 2, 3, 4; Pep Cl 2; Chrs I, 2; Anl Stf 4; Spch X, 2; Prom King 4. Roger: Stu Coun Off 3, 4; Cls Off X, 2; FB X, 2, 3, 4, All-Conf 3, 4, All Coun 3, 4, All State 4; Who's Who in HS FB 4; BB X, 2, 3, 4, All-Conf 4; Track X, 2, 3, 4; P-Cl 2, 3, 4, Off 4; Pep Cl 2; Chrs X, 2; Spch X, 2; Hmcmg Att 2; Prom Att 4; Voice of Demo 6 THOMAS SCOTT TEMME President ROBERT RAYMOND VEIK VINCENT JOSEPH WIECAND Class Reporter SENIORS: The Stars MOTTO: Though we don't know where we are go- ing. We will cherish where we've been. COLORS: Shades of Blue and Silver FLOWER: Blue Tipped Carnation SONG: Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers SPONSOR: Miss Michelle J. Rinas Awd 4; Who's Who 2, 3, 4; Soc Dist Amer 2, 3, 4; Acad All Amer 4; Nat'l Honor Roll 3, 4; Who's Who Among HS Athletes 4. Thomas, Tom: Stu Coun 1; Cls Off 2, 3, 4; FB 1, 2, 3, 4, All-Conf 4, All Coun 4; BB 1, 2, 3, 4, All-Conf 3, 4, All State 4; Track 3, 4; P-Cl 2, 3, 4; Chrs 1, 2; Anl Stf Off 4; Spch 1, 2, 3; Hmcmg Att 1, King 4; Who's Who 4, Dist Amer HS Stu 4; Acad All Amer 4; Who's Who Among HS Athletes 4. Robert, Bob: Stu Coun 2, 3, 4, Off 3, 4; Cls Off X; FB Statistician 1, 2, 3, 4; BB 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Class D. State Champion 800 m Run 3, 4; P-Cl 2, 3, 4; Spch 2, 3; Plays 2, 3, 1-Act 4; Boys State Alt 3: Hmcmg Att 3; Who's Who 4; Soc Dist Amer HS Stu 4; Acad All Amer 4; Who's Who Among HS Athletes 4. Vincent, Vin: Cls Off 4j FB 1, 3, 4, 4; BB Stu Mgr 1, Statistician 3, 4; P-Cl 2, 3, 4; Pep Cl 3; Chrs 1: Band 1; Spch 2, Boys State 3; Who's Who 4. 7 8 JUNIORS: The Planets We Juniors started our year by receiving our class rings on the first day of school. We were very active in sports, drama, speech, and many other extra-curricular activities, in which we were on Varsity or played major roles. Paul received the Most Improved Award in football; Diane received the Most Valuable Award in girls track, and Jerry received the Most Improved Award in boys track and the Best Actor Award. Our major activity was planning the Junior-Senior Prom. We sponsored cake raffles and a concession stand to raise money for Prom, along with selling magazines and records. It is our hope that the experiences and efforts in making this school year a successful one will be carried on with us, to help us next year to make our last year even better. Bruce Benda Lance Benda Dan Knust Paul Koch Ken Majerus Dean Pelster Diane Spieker Brenda Staashelm Jerry Stuhr Jackie Thieman Kim Thieman Sharon Wilton Far left, Dan looks up from his classwork in time to catch the cameraman taking his picture. THIS PAGE: At left, the Class Officers: President Paul Koch, Vice President Dan Knust, Secretary Treasurer Brenda Staashelm, Reporter Diane Spieker. Below left, Kim portrays Unforgiveness in the One-Act Play. Below Center, Sharon receives her Varsity Student Manager Award at the Athletic Banquet in March. Below right, Bruce and Lance, or Karmac and companion, help entertain the student body in a pep rally skit. Bottom left, Brenda and Kim punk out for Punk Rock Day during Spirit Week. Bottom right, Sharon and Jackie relax after dinner at the Prom. $ r k Center top and bottom, Jerry does the honors as Santa Claus, while the rest of the Juniors are reindeer , in the Class Competition skit during the basketball season. HANK'S PLACE Main Street Petersburg, NE 386-5588 9 THIS PAGE: Top right, Class Officers: President Kim Petsche, Vice President Randy Johnson, Reporter Brenda Spieker, Sec retar y Trea- surer Jennifer O'Cilka. Above left, although sidelined from active participation in sports, Brenda is a familiar sight with her crutches and faithful escort and father, Mr. Lawrence Spieker. Above right, on Purple and White Day, a spirited Kim clowns in her Cheerleader uniform, capped by a purple cowboy hat in honor of the Bronco opponents. OPPOSITE PAGE: Top left, Punk Rocker Jennifer pre- sents a frightening aspect with face paint and black nail polish as Jeff and Doug maneuver in and out of the picture. Top right, Todd and Randy show off their mothers' earrings on Punk Rock Day. Bottom left, Linda is cheerfully distracted from a class assignment. 10 SOPHOMORES: The Satellites Our class represented itself well, both academically and athletically. The majority of the class participated in either volleyball or football, but only four were on the basketball teams. Jeff and Randy were starters in the Freshman Sophomore Tournament, and Jeff was chosen as alternate for the 3200 meter relay team at the State Track Meet. This is the first year that every class member lettered in sports. All four girls were in Pep Club. We were well represented at both the Conference and NTCC Academic Contests. Brenda earned second place ratings in both contests. We also were active in the Conference Art Contest, Conference and District Speech Contests, Band, Chorus and the Fall Play. Our class had the distinction of having two Class Sponsors, Mrs. Navratil and Mrs. Heitoff. We held a cake raffle, ran the concession stand, sponsored the Sweetheart Dance and collected aluminum cans. We all had the honor of serving at Prom. The climax of our year was selecting and ordering our class rings. Jennifer O'Cilka Kim Petsche Brenda Spieker Jeff Staashelm Linda Starman Doug Wiegand ANDRE'S STORE Main Street Petersburg, NE 386-5285 Neil Baumgartner Amy Bottorf Lee Ketteler Neil Ketteler Jim Knust Gina Koch Tom Miller Randy Pelster Rene Petsche Craig Seier Lisa Thieman FRESHMEN: The Asteroids When you consider that we were only Fresh- men, we had a very active year. Our entire class was active in J.V. sports, and Amy, Rene and Lisa made up three-fifths of the girls bas- ketball team; needless to say, they all lettered. Gina received the Most Improved Track Award for the girls. Some of us participated in the conference and NTCC Academic Contests, and all of us in the conference and District Speech Contests. Gina received a Superior at both Speech Contests. Some of us were in the Fall and One-Act Plays, and our class wrote and produced an original Christmas play, which we performed for the entire student body and the Senior Citizens. Lisa and Gina shared the Best Actress Award for 1985. To raise class funds, we held a cake raffle and a paper drive, and we ran the Concession stand during a home game. We also co-spon- sored the Sweetheart Dance in February. We think this year was great, and now that we've Gotten our feet wet, we know next year will be even better. JOYCE S BEAUTY SALON Appointment not always necessary 12 Petersburg, NE 386-5486 Far left, J.V. football players, Neil K., Craig, Jim and Randy are honored during a pep rally. At left, Tom looks pleased as he participates in a kissing contest at a Fall pep rally. Tom transferred to California in the Spring. OPPOSITE PAGE: Amy enjoys herself at the Sweetheart Dance. CENTER PAGE: Above, Neil K. Lee and Lisa join the rest of the class on the gym floor to sing the school song. Below, Lisa wraps up Jim as quickly as possible in hopes of winning a class competition. THIS PAGE: Center left, Neil B. launches his paper airplane in another pep rally competition. Center right. the Class Officers: President Lisa Thieman, Vice President Randy Pelster, Secretary Treasurer Gina Koch, (missing) Reporter Tom Miller. Above left, Lisa, Rene and Gina form a unique trio on Punk Rock Day. Above right, Rene and Amy are in the thick of the action under the Humphrey basket. LEVANDER FUNERAL HOME Mel Ron Levander Albion, NE 395-2001 13 Center left, Tami and Christy enjoy dressing up for Fifties Day during Spirit Week. Center right, Troy, Jason and Mike take charge of their Valentine's Day cake raffle. Above, is that Jason behind those Foster Grant's? At right, the Junior High participates with the Freshmen in the Christmas Program. ZABK.A Getty'' SERVICE HWY 14, Petersburg, NE 68652 402-386-5582 VON BONN'S FEED SERVICE Box 23, Petersburg, NE 68652 402-386-5272 14 JUNIOR HIGH: The Comets Our Junior High classes were small again this year. We participated in many of the High School events, such as Spirit Week and pep rallies, and we made up the entire percussion section in the school band. In addition, Tami played the clarinet and earned an Excellent rating at the Elgin Elementary Junior High Solo Contest. We all participated at the Pope John Field Day in March, in Oral Interpretation of Prose and Poetry and with a Trivia Bowl Team. Tami and Mike received Excellent ratings; Christy received a Good. We played some co-ed basketball games and participated in the Wheeler Central and Chambers Track Meets. Troy placed first in the 800 meter run, Tami was second in the 75 meter hurdles, Christy, third in the long jump, and the boy's 400 meter relay team placed third at Wheeler Central. Most of us served as J.V. student managers for our PHS teams. Top, Scott goes up for the jump ball against his St. Boniface opponent, while Tami, Troy and Jason keep their eyes on the ball, in one of their few co-ed basket- ball games. Above, the Class Officers are well prepared for Punk Rock Day; they are: (back) Reporter Christy Johnson, Vice President Troy Johnson, Secretary Treasurer Tami Zabka; (front) President Scott Thieman. SEVENTH GRADE Christy Johnson Jason O'Cilka Mike Wirges 15 3RD GRADE Shiela Arends Ryan Dietz Holly Henn Bryce Nabor 2ND GRADE Kelly Kramer Amber Seier 6TH GRADE Lyle Baumgartner Tanya Jennings Julie Petsche Gary Stokes Tod Thieman 5TH GRADE Bob Beckman Jason Benda Cory Bottorf Marty Henn Dan Johnson Kory Nabor Carrie Petsche 4TH GRADE Angie Arends Jan Beckman Kim Bottorf Kert Klein Jennifer Luettel Scott Seier Glen Thieman Jamee Thieman GRADE SCHOOL: The Meteors We had 47 students in all seven grades. The Kindergarten had 15 children, and four were new students in the upper grades. We all performed for our families in the Christmas Program. Holly, Jan and Bob were National Library Month Poster Contest winners. Dan and Gary represented us in the Boone County Spelling Contest. Lyle and Tod received a Good rating for their alto saxaphone duet at the Elgin Music Contest, and Bob received an Excellent for his trumpet solo. The Kindergarten graduated on 9 May, and school ended with a picnic on 17 May 1985. 16 TRIPLE C CAR CARE CENTER 'One stop service for your automotive needs Albion, NE 395-5033 OPPOSITE PAGE: Bottom right, the Sixth Graders, Lyle Baumgartner, Tanya Jennings, Gary Stokes, Julie Petsche and Tod Thieman, gather together on the last day of school. THIS PAGE: At left, the Class of 1997: (front) David Arends, Miranda Henn, Karrie Kramer, Jasmine Leifeld, Ginny Petsche, Melissa Reicks, Shannon Reicks, Brian Scholl; (back) Robert Scholl, Jennifer Schrage, Kim Seier, Jesse Temme, Bradley Thieman, Jenny Thieman, Ryan Wangler. KINDERGARTEN David Arends Miranda Henn Karrie Kramer Jasmine Leifeld Ginny Petsche Melissa Reicks Shannon Reicks Brian Scholl Robert Scholl Jennifer Schrage Kim Seier Kesse Temme Bradley Thieman Jenny Thieman Ryan Wangler 1ST GRADE Michelle Arends Steve Bottorf Jennifer Dietz Krys Klein Jesse Thieman Adam Wies FOSS WELL DRILLING Box 222, Petersburg, NE 68652 402-386-5576 17 Top left. Seniors Gary Pelster, Vin Wiegand, Bob Veik, Tom Temme and Roger Seier out-class the rest of the student body in the wackiest Crazy Day outfits. Top right, Sophomores Brenda Spieker and Jennifer O'Cilka try out a few Jitter-bug steps in 50's Day costumes raided from their mothers' closets. Above, Freshmen Lee Ketteler, Randy Pelster, Neil Ketteler and Jim Knust (front) get into the spirit of Punk Rock Day with earrings, chains, tattoos, and strange coiffures. Center right, two of the most conservative Punk Rockers in the school turned out to be Dale Henn and Jeanine Ketteler, who appear to have gotten a head start on Sunglasses Day. At right. Seventh Grader Mike Wirges mugs in his sunglasses, while classmate Tami Zabka “studiously avoids the camera. WELLS' DRUG HALLMARK SHOP 13 South 4th Street Albion, NE 395-2184 ELGIN AUTO PARTS Box 327, Elgin, NE 68636 402-843-2300 SPIRIT WEEK: Harvest Moon Homecoming activities started with Spirit Week. Hilarious costumes were worn on each of the designated days: Crazy Day, when students dressed in anything and everything; the traditional Fifties Day; Punk Rock Day, which produced some weird costumes; Sunglasses Day, and Purple and White Day. On Thursday, the Booster Club sponsored a pep rally. The week was topped off by the football and volleyball games against Wheeler-Central on Friday and the Homecoming dance on Saturday. Top left. Juniors Sharon Wilton, Brenda Staashelm, Kim Thieman, Jerry Stuhr, Diane Spieker and Jackie Thieman line up in front of the Spirit Week poster on Fifties Day. At left, Kim Petsche and Jennifer O'Cilka show off their wild outfits on Punk Rock Day, while typical of the boys, Randy Johnson and Todd Jennings limit themselves to sunglasses, earrings and ripped shirts. Top right, the Booster Club sponsored bonfire stands ready to be lit, moments before the storm hit. Above, Randy Johnson runs for yardage during the close loss to the Wheeler-Central Broncos. SCHMITZ INSURANCE AGENCY Where People Come First Petersburg, NE 386-5476 PETERSBURG ELEVATOR Buying and Selling of Grain Phone: 386-5482 HOMECOMING Moonglow Lights The Sky The climax of the Spirit Week activities was the Homecoming Dance held on Saturday night. The Pep Club, which sponsored the dance, decorated the gym in pink, burgundy and white streamers. The theme Another Illusion was taken from the song Hard Habit to Break by Chicago. Music was provided by Sounds of Your Kind of Music. The new royalty and their court, elected by the student body during Spirit Week, were honored during a special coronation ceremony. Last year's Queen Mary Jo Henn and Rolan Knust, substituting for King Mike Spieker, were on hand to crown Tom Temme and Jeanine Ketteler as the 1984 Homecoming King and Queen, respectively. Top right, 1983 Queen Mary Jo Henn and King Candidate Rolan Knust dance to their theme song Total Eclipse of the Heart. Above, Queen Jeanine and King Tom receive their crowns, while senior candidates Dale Henn and Roger Seier look on. Center right, the 1984 Royalty Queen Jeanine Ketteler and King Tom Temme relax and smile as family and friends take pictures. At right on both pages, underclass candidates for the court excitedly await the announcement of the names for the 1984 Homecoming Attendants. 22 The 1984 Homecoming Royalty and their Court: (on dias) seniors Jeanine Ketteler and Tom Temme, Queen and King; (front) freshman Gina Koch, sophomore Kim Petsche, juniors Brenda Staashelm and Dan Knust, sophomore Jeff Staashelm, freshman Randy Pelster. Center left, the 1984 Attendants pose for photographs. Following the photo session, the Attendants danced to the song “When You Close Your Eyes by Night Ranger. Above, King Tom and Queen Jeanine dance to the theme song Hard Habit to Break. 23 FALL ONE—ACT PLAYS: Below left, awakened from their sleep by the violent summer storm, Gerald Snoopy, Jo and Claire decide to search for clues to the Wailing Ghost of Willowmere. Center middle, in a last-ditch effort to close the tea room, the ghost arrives ill person to scare the teen-aged guests. Center right, perfect lady Claire, on far right, introduces Tom-boy Jo, amateur detective Snoopy and bug-ologist Horace to each other. Bottom right, Jessie, the Willowmere cook, greets Lottie and Linda as they arrive at their aunt's tea room to work. 24 The Marriage ' a one-act play by Dorothy J. Proctor, concerned an argument between a husband and wife, the emotions they experienced, and learning to confront their differences. It was performed for the Conference and District Contests at Elgin, for the PHS student body and for the Senior Citizens in Petersburg. The Haunted Tea Room, by Anne Coulter Martens, is a three-act mystery-comedy written for and about teen-agers. Nine high school students met at the Willowmere Tea Room on a stormy summer evening. High jinks and mayhem ensued as they searched for and discovered the identity of the mysterious ghost who was disrupting business at the tea room. The play was performed on 20 November, in conjunction with the annual Chili Supper, sponsored by the Class of 1985 JERRY'S FEED SERVICE Elgin, NE 68636 843-5622 PIZZA HUT of ALBION 395-6281 Linda Evans, Manager A Galaxy Of Stars Far left, FALL PLAY CAST CREW: (back) Jim Knust (Gerald), Jerry Stuhr (Dan), Randy Johnson (Snoopy), Ken Majerus (Horace); (middle) Amy Bottorf (Sound Effects), Kim Thieman (Lottie), Lisa Thieman (Jessie), Gina Koch (Claire), Rene Petsche (Script Coach); (front) Craig Seier (Stage Props Manager), Brenda Staashelm (Linda), Kim Petsche (Josephine). Miss Petrina A. Miller was the Director. At left, ONE-ACT PLAY CAST CREW: Gina Koch (Bitterness), Lisa Thieman (Fear), Kim Thieman (Unforgiveness), Jerry Stuhr (Tom Bradley), Brenda Staashelm (Sarah Bradley), Bob Veik (Announcer); (missing) Amy Bottorf (Spund Effects). The play was directed by Miss Lori J. Sorensen. Center left, the newly married couple, Sarah and Tom, have an argument, but fail to settle their differences. Above, after Tom slams out of the house, Sarah is visited by Bitterness, Unforgiveness and Fear. At left, for their performances in The Haunted Tea Room'' Jerry Stuhr is honored with the Best Actor Award, while Gina Koch and Lisa Thieman share the Best Actress honors on Awards Night. s= BANK OF ELGIN A Full Service Bank — Member FDIC Elgin, NE 68636 25 At right, the Grade School chorus performs the line five golden rings from The Twelve Days of Christmas. Below, Ryan Dietz, Holly Henn, Bryce Nabor and Shiela Arends perform Hanging Up the Stockings. Center right, the Kindergarten seem to enjoy singing in the Christmas Program. Below center right, the Junior High and Freshmen Chorus wait their turn to sing, as Julie Petsche recites the poem Christmas Bells. CHRISTMAS: The Star Of Bethlehem The Christmas Program was presented on 12 December. The Concert Band opened the show performing four Yuletide selections. The Elementary School students then sang and performed for the audience. Poem readings were given by Julie Petsche, Jason Benda and Kim Bottorf. A skit, Hanging Up the Stockings, was presented by the Third Grade, and many of the elementary students were cast in two plays, Santa Meets an Emergency and The Shepherd Who Slept. The Kindergarten sang Up on the House Top. In addition, the entire Grade School sang a medley of Christmas songs; Julie Petsche and Tod Thieman were featured as a duet in one selection. The show stopper was a pictorial rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas. A combined chorus of the Junior High and Freshmen sang traditional English and French carols. The program ended with the audience joining in the singing of several favorite Christmas hymns. Above left. Bob Beckman performs in a short play, 'The Shepherd Who Slept. Above right, Jason Benda recites the poem When Santa was a Kid, while his classmates wait to sing. KAYTON INTERNATIONAL, INC. Junction of HWY 14 39 Albion, NE 395-2181 26 THE ELGIN REVIEW Elgin, NE 68636 Phone 843-5500 The Speech Class wrote and produced an original Christmas play, 'The Meaning of Christmas. By use of a time machine ' three present-day children traveled with Santa Claus back to 1933, when homemade, inexpensive gifts brought much happiness, and forward to the near-future, where Christmas had lost all meaning, because gift-giving was an everyday occurence. Back home in the present, the three travelers discover the real meaning of Christmas. The Petersburg Senior Citizens were special guests at the afternoon performance on 21 December. Top left, the time-travelers are amazed at the joy and happiness the family, Gina Koch, Tom Miller, Craig Seier and Neil Ketteler, could experience with homemade gifts and decorations. Center left, Santa Claus, Neil Baumgartner, invites the children, Rene Petsche, Lee Ketteler and Lisa Thieman, to enter his machine. Above, the travelers are off to Christmass—Past, Present and Future. At left, the future family, Amy Bottorf, Gina Koch, Neil Ketteler, Tom Miller and Jim Knust, are totally bored with Christmas. In the background, Troy Friese mans the switch box to illuminate each scene. DORIS'S FLORAL AND GIFTS 134 South 4th Street Albion, NE 395-6050 BLAIR MOTORS Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Elgin. NE 843-2225 27 ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET The Stratosphere And Beyond The P-Club held its annual Athletic Banquet on 21 March. The program opened with the Invocation, given by Brenda Spieker. This was followed by a roast beef dinner, prepared by the school cooks. The Junior High, who had served as student managers, served the beverages. Brenda Staashelm opened the Awards Ceremony with a Welcoming address. P-Club President, Roger Seier, then introduced the guest speaker, Shane Swanson. Mr. Swanson, a member of the University of Nebraska, at Lincoln, football team, spoke on the importance of dedication, parental support, and education to becoming a better athlete. Mr. Swanson's speech was followed by the presentation of the athletic awards. Two new basketball awards were presented this year. They are for the Most Valuable J.V. Basketball Player, presented to Jeff Staashelm, and for the Most Improved J.V. Basketball Player, presented to Lee Ketteler. The Pep Club Awards and announcement of the 1985-86 Cheerleaders followed the Athletic Awards presentations. The evening ended with a film of the highlights of the UNL football season. Top right, P-Club President Roger Seier poses with the guest speaker Shane Swanson, a member of the 1984 UNL football team. Above left. Coach Lori Sorensen presents the Most Valuable and Most Improved Volleyball Player Awards to KETTELER SAND AND GRAVEL Backhoe and Landscaping Petersburg, NE 402-386-5324 Jeanine Ketteler and Amy Bottorf, respectively. Above right. Most Valuable Football Player Roger Seier and Most Improved Football Player Paul Koch flank Coach Kirk Harrington after receiving their awards. LEIFELD CONSTRUCTION Petersburg, NE 68652 402-386-5333 Top left. Most Valuable Basketball Player Jeanine Ketteler and Most Improved Basketball Player Rene Petsche receive their awards from Coach Lori Sorensen. Top right. Coach Kirk Harrington presents the Most Valuable Basketball Player Award to Tom Temme and the Most Improved Basketball Player Award to Gary Pelster. Above left, Pep Club Sponsor Mr. Harry Cunningham presents the Most Valuable and Most Outstanding Pep Club Member Awards to Brenda Spieker and Kim Petsche, respectively. CHARLIE S RESTAURANT LOUNGE HWY 14 Petersburg, NE 386-5572 HAROLD'S SHOES CLOTHING Elgin, NE 68636 402-843-5401 29 THE PROM Starry, Starry Night The theme of the 1985 Junior-Senior Prom was Till the End of Time, taken from the theme song You're the Inspiration. The evening's activities began with a Eucharistic Celebration offered by Reverend Gary Ostrander. Dinner followed in the gymnasium, decorated in purple, rose-lavender and silver-metallic streamers. The dinner, catered by Petersburg Lockers, was served by Sophomores Troy Friese, Todd Jennings, Randy Johnson, Jennifer O'Cilka, Kim Petsche, Brenda Spiker, Jeff Staashelm, Linda Starman, and Doug Wiegand. Mrs. Charles Stuhr provided the dessert cake, which was decorated to match the Prom theme. The evening ended with dancing in a semi-detached ballroom enclosure, highlighted by a water fountain and an elevated dias. Music for the dance was provided by Sounds Unlimited. The Coronation Ceremony was attended by many relatives and guests from the community. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Staashelm, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thieman, Jr. were the chaperones. Above, Bruce Benda and Dean Pelster diligently attach the streamers in the correct pattern to form the false ceiling. Top right, Brenda Staashelm applies her artistic talents to the paper backdrop for the thrones. Center right, Diane Spieker and Sharon Wilton put the finishing touches on the decorations. At right, Jerry Stuhr carefully attaches the decorative fringe around the refreshment pavilion. 30 Top left. Senior Candidates Roger Seier, Dale Henn, Jeanine Ketteler, and Gary Pelster await the announcement of the 1985 Prom King and Queen. Top right, the 1985 Prom Royalty, Queen Jeanine Ketteler and King Gary Pelster, receive the congratulations of the assembled guests after dancing to their theme song You're the Inspiration. Center left, Paul Koch and Kim Thieman send their audience into peals of laughter as they present the Junior Prophecies after dinner. Above, Seniors Roger Seier and Tom Temme delight the dinner guests with the reading of the Senior Wills. At left, the 1984 Royalty. Rhonda Wiegand and Clint Baumgartner, were present to crown the new royalty and take their farewell dance to the 1984 theme song Sweet Dreams. PETTERSBURG LOCKERS, INC. PETERSBURG BUILDING SUPPLY Petersburg, NE 386-5293 31 AWARDS NIGHT: The Aurora Borealis The annual Academic Awards Night Program was held on 2 May. Awards were presented in each subject area by the faculty members. Extra-Curricular Activity Awards were presented by the activity sponsors. The Senior Boy and Senior Girl ENGLISH AWARD Outstanding Achievement: Brenda Spieker. FINE ARTS AWARDS High School Best of Class (Purple Ribbon and Medal): Kim Petsche. Athlete Awards were presented by the coaches, and a trophy presentation was made to PHS. Before and after the program, the parents and guests were invited to browse among the Home Economics, Fine Arts and Industrial Arts projects on display throughout the gym. The Petersburg Booster Club served refreshments following the Program. The Academic Award recipients were as follows: BUSINESS AWARDS Typing I Award: Brenda Spieker. General Business Street Law Co- recipient Award: Tom Temme, Bob Veik. Top right, Mr. Hoffman presents a special Drafting Award to Gary Pelster. Top left. Academic Award recipients for 1985 gather in front of the Home Ec exhibit. Above, Jerry Stuhr receives the Outstanding Science Award from Miss Rinas. Blue: Gary Pelster, Linda Starman. Red: Gary Pelster, Jackie Thieman, Kim Petsche, Jeff Staashelm, Brenda Spieker. White: Gary Pelster, Jackie Thieman, Jennifer O'Cilka, Troy Friese, Randy Pelster, Craig Seier. Junior High Best of Class (Purple Ribbon and Medal): Christy Johnson, Tami Zabka (accidentally judged at High School level). Purple, regular: Tami Zabka (2). Blue: Troy Johnson, Mike Wirges. Red: Troy Johnson, Mike Wirges. INDUSTRIAL ARTS AWARDS Outstanding Achievement: Gary Pelster, Vin Wiegand, Jerry Stuhr, Jeff Staashelm, Jim Knust, Christy Johnson, Troy Johnson, Tami Zabka. MATHEMATICS AWARDS Outstanding Achievement: Jerry Stuhr, Brenda Spieker. Excellence in Junior High Mathematics: Tami Zabka. MUSIC AWARDS McDonald's All-American Band nominations: Brenda Spieker, Jennifer O'Cilka. Choral Clinic Honor Choir: Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Stasshelm, Kim Thieman, Jennifer O'Cilka, Brenda Spieker. Elgin Junior High Solo Ensemble Contest: Tami Zabka, (II). District Music Contest: Brenda Spieker, (I). Band Participation Letters and Medals: All High School Band members qualified. Certificate of Participation in Band: All Junior High Band members qualified. Most Improved Band Members: Amy Bottorf, Lisa Thieman, Tami Zabka, Christy Johnson. Most Valuable Band Member: Jeanine Ketteler. John Philip Sousa Band Award: Brenda Staashelm. SCIENCE AWARD Outstanding Achievement: Jerry Stuhr. SOCIAL STUDIES AWARDS Outstanding Achievement: Jeanine Ketteler, Roger Seier, Tom Temme, Paul Koch, Ken Majerus, Diane Spieker, Jerry Stuhr, Sharon Wilton, Kim Petsche, Jennifer O'Cilka, Brenda Spieker. OTHER AWARDS Outstanding Actress: Gina Koch and Lisa Thieman, shared for 1984-85. Outstanding Actor: Jerry Stuhr. Senior Girl Athlete: Jeanine Ketteler. Senior Boy Athlete: Roger Seier. One-Act Play Contest Participation: Bob Veik, Brenda Staashelm, Jerry Stuhr, Kim Thieman, Gina Koch, Lisa Thieman. Speech Contest Participation: Gina Koch (I), Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Spieker, Linda Starman, Jennifer O'Cilka, Kim Petsche, Amy Bottorf. Conference Scholastic Contest: Place, Brenda Spieker. NTCC Scholastic Contest: 1st Place, Jerry Stuhr; 2nd Place, Brenda Staashelm and Brenda Spieker. TROPHY PRESENTATION 3200 meter Relay, Lynch Invitational, Roger Seier, Jerry Stuhr, Tom Temme, Bob Veik. Top left, Conference Art Show Ribbon and Medal recipients are seen here in front of the Fine Arts and Home Ec display. At right, Brenda Staashelm receives the Sousa Award from Miss Kroon. Above, Senior Athletes, Jeanine Ketteler and Roger Seier, pose with their plaques. 33 GRADUATION: Twilight Before The Dawn Commencement exercises were held on Friday evening, 10 May. The Invocation, given by Reverend Gary Ostrander, was followed by a Welcome address from Superintendent Freda Bennett. The guest speaker, Dr. G. Bruce Bartels, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Chadron State College, centered his talk on the C's that aren't average. These are Curiosity, Character and Commitment. Following the Valedictorian and Salutatorian speeches, Junior High Sponsor Lisa Carder presented the Eighth Graders to School Board President Loran Naber, who awarded the diplomas. Mr. Harold Cunningham bestowed the Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors, and the scholarships and awards on the graduates. Senior Class Sponsor Michelle Rinas then presented the Class of 1985. Mr. Loran Naber, School Board President, awarded their diplomas. The Senior Class members then presented each of their parents with a long-stemmed red rose. Principal Paul Dalton gave the Benediction. Musical interludes were provided by Brenda Spieker on the clarinet, Jennifer O'Cilka at the Piano, and Kim Thieman and Brenda Staashelm in a trumpet duet. Music Director Linda Kroon played the Processional, Pomp and Circumstances, and the Recessional, Priest's March, on the piano. 34 The Class of 1985: (back) Dale M. Henn, Gary L. Pelster, Jeanine L. Ketteler, Thomas S. Temme; (front) Roger J. Seier, Vincent J. Wiegand, Robert R. Veik. Above right, Valedictorian Jeanine Ketteler and Salutatorian Roger Seier are the recipients of the I Dare You Award for 1985. At right, guest speaker Dr. G. Bruce Bartels states that of the three C's commitment is the greatest assset because it helps to make life's dreams come true. Far right. Scholarship recipients: Bob Veik, Hastings College Athletic Track Scholarship; Jeanine Ketteler, the Petersburg Women's Activity Club Scholarship and the Wayne State College Presidential Scholarship; Tom Teeme, the Businessmen's Scholarship from Spencer School of Business in Grand Island and the AYMC Scholarship. WIEGAND TRUCK LINE Hauling Grain, Livestock and Gravel Petersburg, NE 68652 Far left, the graduates await the playing of the Processional and the start of the Graduation Exercises. At left, Junior ushers Paul Koch and Brenda Staashelm perform the last of their duties as they usher the guests out to shake hands with the graduates. Center left, Salutatorian Roger Seier speaks on his hopes and expectations for the future. Center middle. Valedictorian Jeanine Ketteler leaves the stage after receiving her cords of office from Miss Rinas and presenting her address on the past accomplishments of her class. Above, the Eighth Grade Graduates: Scott Joseph Thieman, Tami Lyn Zabka, Troy Joseph Johnson. Bottom left, Mr. Alan Temme, President of the Petersburg Area Young Men's Club has the honor and pleasure of presenting the AYMC Scholarship to his brother, Tom Temme. Bottom right, as the class song, Through the Years by Kenny Rogers is played, Bob Veik presents his mother with a red rose. 35 TEAM: (back) Student Manager Scott Thieman, Neil Ketteler, Randy Pelster, Randy Johnson, Jeff Staashelm, Jim Knust, Doug Wiegand, Craig Seier, Student Manager Jason O'Cilka; (middle) Student Manager Lee Ketteler, Paul Koch, Dean Pelster, Lance Benda, Dan Knust, Jerry Stuhr, Bruce Benda, Ken Maierus, Student Manager Troy Johnson; (front) Coach Kirk Harrington, Assistant Coach Glen Stewart, Roger Seier, Dale Henn, Tom Temme, Gary Pelster, Vin Wiegand, Team Statistician Bob Veik. At right, the departing Seniors pose together one last time in their football uniforms. Below right, a tough Pirate defensive stops the Spalding offensive cold on a short yardage play. FOOTBALL: The Particial Eclipse Season. Our record improved again this year to four wins and four losses. Twenty boys were out for the team, and six more served as student managers and statisticians. The boys demonstrated great school spirit and teamwork. Their efforts paid off, because six of our Pirates were named to All-Conference and or All County: Jerry Stuhr, Paul Koch, Gary Pelster, Tom Temme, Dale Henn and Roger Seier. Roger also was named to All State, after he rushed for 1018 yards in seven games. It was a great year, and as always, we will miss our departing Seniors. But, once again we are looking forward to the achievements of next year's Pirate team. 38 Top left, the Pirate offense attempts a guard around play during the Humphrey game, but Tom Temme ( 75) gains little yardage before he is brought down. Center left, Roger Seier ( 12) takes the pitch from Randy Pelster ( 33) as Paul Koch ( 40) moves forward for lead blocking, and a determined Pirate line blocks the Spalding defense. Above, Tom Temme crosses the goal line in a point-after attempt during the Clearwater game. At left, Roger Seier is on his way to 1018 yards, as he rushes for good yardage in the season opener against Lindsay, Holy Family. KNENERGY, INC. 233 South 4th Street Albion, NE 68620 39 40 VOLLEYBALL: An ebb tide season Including statisticians and managers, this year's volleyball team consisted of every girl in the High School and Junior High. Despite such school spirit and loyalty, the girls were unable to repeat last year's achievements, because the team was primarily inexperienced at the Varsity level. We were able to win four of our 18 matches and graduation robs us of only one starter, Jeanine Ketteler, who was named to All-Conference, First Team. The lack of experience was the key factor to our record, and with the loss of only one senior, hopes are high for the 1985-86 season. Top right. Most Valuable Player Jeanine Ketteler slams one of her powerful spikes down against a Spalding opponent during the first home game. Center left, Brenda Staashelm, All-Conference Honorable Mention, serves for another point at Chambers. Center right, Jackie Thieman delivers a spike into the Greeley court in District play at St. Edwards, as Kim Thieman and Diane Spieker prepare for its return. At right, Kim Thieman sets in the game at Monroe as Jeanine Ketteler and Diane Spieker wait for her call for the spike. Far right, Brenda Spieker back-sets the ball to Brenda Staashelm at the Spalding Tournament, in her last game before injuries sidelined her for the season. TEAM: (back) Student Manager Sharon Wilton, Gina Koch, Jen- nifer O'Cilka, Brenda Spieker, Amy Bottorf, Rene Petsche, Lisa Thieman, J.V. Managers Tami Zabka and Christy Johnson; (front) Coach Lori Sorensen, Linda Starman, Team Captain Bren- da Staashelm, Jeanine Ketteler, Jackie Thieman, Kim Petsche, Diane Spieker, Kim Thieman, Assistant Coach Michelle Rinas. Center left, in an away game at Clearwater, Kim Petsche delivers a solid bump on the ball. Above, Jackie Thieman goes down hard for a dig in the opening round match against Spalding Academy, during the Spalding Tournament, while her teammates anticipate the next hit. At left, in District play at St. Edwards, Diane Spieker bumps the ball to setter Kim Thieman. 41 Top right. Assistant Coach Michelle Rinas gives a pep talk to the team between games, during the Homecoming JV match against Wheeler Central. Above left. Sophomore Jennifer O'Cilka goes up for a block in the JV game against Monroe. Center right, Most Improved Player Amy Bottorf comes under the ball, aggressively, for a bump, while classmate Gina Koch prepares to set in the Monroe game. At right. Freshman Rene Petsche attempts a spike in the Varsity game at Elgin. 42 ABEL'S RADIO SHACK 318 West Main Street Albion, NE 68620 ELGIN DRUG STORE Jerry Sheets, R.P. Elgin, NE 402-843-5555 VOLLEYBALL PHS OPP 0 Lindsay, Holy Family 2 2 Orchard 1 2 Chambers 0 1 Elgin 2 Spalding Tournament 0 Spalding Academy 2 0 North Loup Scotia 2 2 Greeley 1 Wheeler Central Quadrangle 0 Wheeler Central 2 0 Elgin 2 0 Humphrey 2 0 Clearwater 2 0 Wheeler Central 2 Orchard Tournament 0 Elgin 2 2 Spalding 0 0 Cedar Rapids 2 0 Monroe 2 Conference Tournament 1 Humphrey 2 District Finals 1 Greeley 2 NEW TROPHIES 3200 meter Relay Champions at Lynch 3200 meter Relay Champions at Conference Third Place in Silver Creek Holiday Tournament for Boys SCORE BOARD FOOTBALL PHS OPP 15 Lindsay, Holy Family 3o 7 Chambers 42 39 Elgin 12 0 Humphrey 44 12 Wheeler Central 14 44 Clearwater 32 oO Spalding 15 Monroe Forfeit GIRLS BASKETBALL PHS OPP 22 Spalding 29 17 Elgin 5o 24 Madison 53 17 Monroe 72 lo Humphrey, St. Francis 54 Silver Creek Holiday Tourn. 14 Silver Creek 52 29 Monroe 51 19 Humphrey Conference Tournament 75 11 Humphrey 52 33 Wolbach 53 30 Wheeler Central 55 43 Clearwater 52 27 Chambers District Tournament 71 35 Greeley 51 PHS BOYS BASKETBALL OPP 55 Spalding 30 70 Elgin 34 45 Lindsay. Holy Family 45 52 Norfolk, Sophomores 40 55 Monroe 30 70 Cedar Rapids 55 55 Silver Creek Holiday Tour. Prague 77 55 Monroe 45 52 Humphrey 53 50 Wolbach 39 73 Conference Tournament Spalding 45 51 . Clearwater 55 55 Chambers 77 oO Wheeler Central 42 50 Clearwater 52 75 Columbus Lakeview, J.V. 55 5l Chambers 70 77 District Tournament Spalding 50 39 Greeley 41 NEW TRACK RECORDS 100 meter Hurdles 15.5 Gina Koch 200 meter Dash 24.1 Bob Veik 400 meter Dash 51.3 Bob Veik 500 meter Run 1:55.4 Bob Veik 3200 meter Relay 5:44.4 Roger ! 5eier, Jerry Stuhr, Tom Temme, Boh Veik PETERSBURG BOOSTER CLUB We're Committed To Educational Excellence BOYS BASKETBALL: The Outer Space And Black Hole Season The 1984-85 season will be well remembered for good sportsmanship, great teamwork, and camaraderie. Our boys competed in their first holiday tournament in many years, bringing home a 3rd place trophy. They switched from the traditional zone defense to a man-to-man defense with increasingly good results. Al- though not evident from the photographs, the second team saw a lot of game time and gained valuable varsity experience. Tom Temme, who was named to 1st Team, All-Conference and All State, Honorable Mention, was named Most Valuable Player. Dan Knust and Roger Seier also were named to All-Conference. Gary Pelster received the Most Improved Varsity Award. The entire team deserves our thanks and admiration for an exciting, morale-boosting season. Top right, the departing seniors: Roger Seier, Bob Veik, Tom Temme, Dale Henn, Gary Pelster. Above left. Dale Henn and Tom Temme team up to block a Cedar Rapids jump shot, as Bob Veik keeps his eyes on the ball tor a possible steal. Center left, Jerry Stuhr has the ball tipped out of his hand by a Lindsay player, in what appeared to be an easy lay-up; it was on a similar play that a Lindsay man tipped the ball into the basket, giving PHS the game. 44 VARSITY TEAM: (back) Coach Kirk Harrington, Roger Seier, Bob Veik, Gary Pelster, Dale Henn, Tom Temme, Dan Knust, Jerry Stuhr; (front) Student Manager Jason O'Cilka, Ken Majerus, Randy Johnson, Dean Pelster, Jeff Staashelm, Paul Koch. Center left, Roger Seier goes in for a lay-up against Spalding, as Dan Knust and Tom Temme cover for a possible rebound, in the first game of the Conference Tournament. Center middle, Tom Temme goes inside to sink an easy jump shot against Clearwater during the Conference Tournament. Below right, in the Conference game against Chambers, Jerry Stuhr out-jumps his opponents for a one-handed jump shot. Bottom left. Dale Henn banks one in during District Finals at St. Edward, against Spalding. Bottom right, in a very low scoring game, Dan Knust takes an outside jump shot late in the third quarter of the final District match against Greeley. OPPOSITE PAGE: Center right, Dan Knust sinks an inside jump shot at Elgin, while Tom Temme covers for the rebound. Bottom left, Roger Seier scores two more with this lay-up at Wheeler Central against the Broncos. Bottom right, taking advantage of the fast break, Bob Veik goes in quickly for this graceful lay- up, at home against Clearwater. 45 At right, Freshman Lisa Thieman brings the ball down court in the Conference game against Humphrey at Elgin. Far right, Jeanine Ketteler wins possession of the ball as she pulls down a rebound under the Elgin home basket. Below, Amy Bottorf's aggressive spirit leads to yet another jumpball during the Wolbach game. Bottom right, in the season opener and her only game, at Spalding, injury plagued Brenda Spieker sinks another two points from outside. 0 GIRLS BASKETBALL: The Rainbow Season Nerveracking, frustrating, exciting and commendable are the adjectives most applicable to this year's season. The team of six made it through one game before our girls became “the mighty five. Fortunately, no more severe injuries plagued the team, and the girls — one senior, one sophomore and three freshmen — were able to finish their entire season. A record of 0 wins and 14 losses did not detract from Jeanine Ketteler's abilities, which were recognized on the Conference level with First Team honors and at State level with Honorable Mention. In additon, as the season progressed, the supporters' enthusiasm and support grew with each passing loss. Lastly, PHS now has the most experienced underclass players in the Conference. ALBION NATIONAL BANK Albion, NE 68620 46 Member FDIC The Petersburg Press The Shopper SUNDERLAND PUBLISHING CO. Albion, NE 395-2175 Top left, Most Improved Player Rene Petsche shoots for two in District play against a tough Greeley opponent, at St. Edwards. Top right, TEAM: (standing) Jennfier O'Cilka, Rene Petsche, Co- Captain Jeanine Ketteler, Amy Bottorf, Lisa Thieman, Coach Lori Sorensen; (front) Student Managers Tami Zabka and Christy Johnson, Co-Captain Brenda Spieker. At left, demonstrating her unique one-handed shot, Jennifer O'Cilka scores two more points before a Parents' Night crowd in home play against Clearwater. Above. All-Conference, All State senior Jeanme Ketteler outdistances the entire Clearwater team to rack up another two points during the Parents' Night game. STEWART STUDIO DAYLIGHT DONUT Albion, NE 68620 Albion 395-2402 Newman Grove, NE 47 Boys Junior Varsity J.V. Basketball Team: (back) Coach Kirk Harrington, Jim Knust, Ken Majerus, Randy Johnson, Dean Pelster, Jeff Staashelm, Paul Koch, Randy Pelster; (front) Neil Ketteler, Craig Seier, Neil Baumgartner, Lee Ketteler, Student Manager Jason O'Cilka. Above, the J.V. football players had only one game this year. They showed determination, and moved the ball well. Here, Randy Pelster ( 33) carries the ball in the six-man game against Spalding, J.V. Other Pirates in the photograph are Neil Ketteler ( 20), Jeff Staashelm ( 35) and Dean Pelster ( 50). Center right, Neil Ketteler shoots for two in a J.V. game at Lindsay, Holy Family. Bottom right, Lee Ketteler moves the ball well around a Pope John opponent during the Freshman Sophomore Tournament. Lee received the Most Improved J.V. Player Award at the Athletic Banquet. 48 Top and bottom left, Jeff Staashelm and Randy Pelster out-jump their Pope John opponents to score for PHS during the tournament game. Jeff was named Most Valuable J.V. Basketball Player for 1985. Top right, Paul Koch gets in under the basket ahead of his Cedar Rapids, J.V., opponents and makes this lay-up look easy. Above, Randy Johnson drives toward the basket, while he maneuvers around the Lindsay, J.V., defense. ■ 49 The action photographs on these pages were taken at Plainview, during the Conference Track Meet. Top left. Bob Veik begins the gun lap in the 3200 meter relay event. Top right, Jerry Stuhr easily clears the last hurdle in the 300 meter high hurdles race. Above left, the Girls Track Team: Sharon Wilton, Gina Koch, Diane Spieker, Coach Kirk Harrington, Amy Bottorf, Jackie Thieman. Center right, Bob Veik races for the finish line in the 800 meter run. At right, the 3200 meter relay team assists Coach Harrington as he presents the first place trophy that they won at the Lynch Invitational Track Meet to the school. KNOTTY PINE INN HWY 14, Petersburg, NE 50 386-5488 Top, Boys Track Team: (back) Student Manager Troy Friese, Jeff Staashelm, Bruce Benda, Dale Henn, Tom Temme, Jerry Stuhr; (front) Paul Koch, Randy Johnson, Bob Veik, Coach Kirk Harrington, Roger Seier. Above left, Most TRACK The Valuable Team Member, Diane Spieker races for the finish line in the first heat of the 50 yard dash. Above right, long distance runner, Amy Bottorf, begins the second lap of the 800 meter run. Blazing Sun Season PHS was honored this year, being represented at the State Track Meet in Omaha by four team members. Roger Seier, Tom Temme, Jerry Stuhr and Bob Veik competed in the 3200 meter Relay, finishing ninth out of 14 teams. Anchorman Bob Veik also competed individually in three other events. These were the 1600 meter run, and the 400 meter run in which he placed fifth in the state, tying his own school record. He had to compete in a preliminary race to qualify for the finals in the 400 m. Lastly, and for the second consecutive year, Bob competed in and won the Cass D State Championship in the 800 meter run, establishing a new school record of 1:58:4. Bob Veik and Diane Spieker received the Most Valuable Member Awards; Gina Koch and Jerry Stuhr were recognized as the Most Improved members on their teams. ELGIN IMPLEMENT, INC. Allis Chalmers — Heston Elgin, NE 843-2424 51 54 THIS PAGE: Top right, senior Dale Henn escorts his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Henn, before the hometown spectators on Parents' Night. Center left, parents and alumni help to swell the ranks of the cheering section at the Lindsay football game. Center right, the 1984-85 Cheerleader Squad: (back) Gina Koch, Squad Captain Kim Thieman; (front) Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Stasshelm, Kim Petsche. Bottom right, the boys take this Wheelbarrow” race seriously during class competition at a pep rally. OPPOSITE PAGE: Top left, Mrs. Marvin Koch participates at a pep rally by giving a kiss to blind- folded son Paul, as Tom Temme waits his turn to guess who will kiss him. Center left, the Cheerleaders demonstrate one of their stunts at a pep rally. Bottom left, Brenda Staashelm helps lead the cheers at the Elgin basketball games. On right, senior Jeanine Ketteler and Pep Club Officers Jennifer O'Cilka and Linda Starman wait in in line for refreshments at the Parant's Night reception. CARGILL, INCORPORATED We like to do business with you! Albion, NE 68620 ALBION LIVESTOCK MARKET Randy or Sheri Thompson 395-2188 or 395-6895 PEP CLUB And Cheerleader Squad The Pep Club had a great time this year supporting the PHS athletes. In addition, the club members ran the concession stand during home football games to raise funds for Homecoming and to send the Cheerleaders to summer camp. All of the members contributed to the preparations for the Homecoming dance. Throughout the year the Cheerleaders organized the Pep rallies and spirit competitions among the classes. Parents' Night was changed to February, to honor the parents of the basketball players, as well as the volleyball and football players. The last responsibility of the year was conducting the tryouts for the 1985-86 Cheerleader Squad. PEP CLUB Cheerleader Squad: (back) Jim Knust, Tom Miller, Randy Pelster, Rene Petsche, Craig Seier, Lisa Thieman; (third row) Bruce Benda, Paul Koch, Neil Baumgartner, Amy Bottorf, Lee Ketteler, Neil Ketteler; (Cheerleaders) Jennifer O'Cilka, Merit Keeper, Linda Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Staashelm, ,• Starman, Sponsor Harry Cunningham: Captain Kim Thieman, Kim Petsche, Gina (missing) Treasurer Jackie Thieman. Koch; (officers) President Brenda Spieker, Vice President Lance Benda, Secretary MARY'S FLOWER GIFT SHOP Flowers with a personal touch Elgin, NE 843-5997 MUSIC DEPT: Band Choral participation At District II Music Contest in Plainview on 19 April, the contest results were: Brenda Spieker, clarinet, Superior; Jennifer O'Cilka, flute, Excellent; Amy Bottorf, clarinet. Good; Brenda Staashelm and Kim Thieman, trumpet duet, Excellent. The Band performed two compositions at the contest, Gavotte and Overture for Winds. Brenda Spieker received a Wayne State Music Camp Scholarship for her Superior performance. The Concert and Marching Band consisted of thirteen members, including six Junior High students. The Band performed at the halftime of one football game, for the Christmas Program, and at District Contest. They were represented at Humphrey for the Conference Band Clinic by Honor Band members Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Stasshelm, Kim Thieman, Jennifer O'Cilka and Brenda Spieker. Brenda Staashelm was honored with the John Philip Sousa Band Award for 1985. The Band had one departing senior, trombone player Jeanine Ketteler. On 23 March, four students performed at the Elgin Elementary Junior High Solo Ensemble Contest. The results were as follows: Lyle Baumgartner and Tod Thieman, alto saxaphone duet. Good; Bob Beckman, trumpet. Excellent; Tami Zabka, clarinet, Excellent. Nine High School girls participated in the Conference Choral Clinic, held at Petersburg this year. Members of the Honor Choir were Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Staashelm, Kim Thieman and Brenda Spieker. 56 CONCERT BAND: (back) Mike Wirges. Troy Johnson, Director Linda Kroon, Christy Johnson, Jason O’Cilka: (middle) Neil Baumgartner, Vice President Kim Thieman, News Reporter Brenda Staashelm, President Jeanine Ketteler; (front) Tami Zabka, Amy Bottorf, Brenda Spieker, Jennifer O'Cilka, Secretary Treasurer Lisa Thieman. Far left, Jason O'Cilka, one of the youngest members of the Band, awaits his moment to strike the big finale. At left, the Pep Band helps to lead the crowd in cheering for the football team. Below right, the participants at the Sandhills - Gateway Conference Choral Clinic, hosted by PHS: (standing) Amy Bottorf, Gina Koch, Brenda Spieker, Rene Petsche, Jennifer O'Cilka, Lisa Thieman, Kim Thieman; (seated) Jeanine Ketteler, Brenda Staashelm. OPPOSITE PAGE: At left, departing senior, Jeanine Ketteler, performs in her last half-time show. Center right, the Concert Band opens the Christmas Program with a medley of Vuletide tunes. THIS PAGE: Center left, individual participants at District Band Contest: (back) Kim Thieman and Brenda Staashelm, trumpet duet; (front) Brenda Spieker, clarinet solo; Jennifer O'Cilka, flute solo; (missing) Amy Bottorf, clarinet solo. The four girls shown also performed for Graduation. At left, the Marching Band performs the school song during the half-time show. GEVER IMPLEMENT, INC. John Deer Equipment GMC Trucks Albion, NE 395-2173 WOLF BROTHERS REICH, INC. Wagonhammer Ranches Box 548, Albion. NE 395-2178 57 STUDENT COUNCIL: (back) Sponsor Mr. Harry Cunningham, Roger Seier; (middle) Vice President Ken Majerus, Secretary Treasurer Jeff Staashelm, Gina Koch, Paul Koch; (front) President Bob Veik, Reporter Kim Petsche, Lisa Thieman. The Student Council maintained an Activity and Birthday Calendar on the Bulletin Board for most of the school year. STUDENT COUNCIL P — CLUB P-CLUB (back) Jerry Stuhr, Kim Thieman, Troy Friese, Randy Johnson, Jennifer O'Cilka, Kim Petsche, Jeff Staashelm, Doug Wiegand; (third) Bruce Benda, Lance Benda, Dan Knust, Paul Koch, Ken Majerus, Dean Pelster; (second) Dale Henn, Jeanine Ketteler, Gary Pelster, Tom Temme, Bob Veik, Vin Wiegand; (officers) President Roger Seier, Vice President Brenda Staashelm, Secretary Treasurer Brenda Spieker, Sponsor Mr. Glen Stewart; (missing) Diane Spieker, Jackie Thieman. The P-Club sponsored the annual Freshman-Sophomore Boys Basketball Tournament and the Athletic Awards Banquet. 8 ALBION NATIONAL BANK Albion, NE 68620 Member FDIC THE SHOE FIXERV 4001 ? West Main Albion, NE 395-6227 SPEECH CONTEST PARTICIPANTS: (back) Neil Baumgartner, Craig Seier, Tom Miller, Jim Knust, Randy Pelster; (third) Gina Koch, Amy Bottorf, Jeanine Ketteler, Rene Petsche; (second) Kim Petsche, Brenda Spieker, Linda Starman, Jennifer O'Cilka; (front) Lee Ketteler, Lisa Thieman, Neil Ketteler. The students participated in both the Conference Speech Contest at Lindsay, Holy Family, and the District Speech Contest at St. Edward. The major areas of participation were Oral Interpretation of Prose, Poetry and Drama, Entertainment Speaking, and Informative Public Speaking. Gina Koch received a Superior rating for her presentation. SPEECH CONTEST ANNUAL STAFF ANNUAL STAFF: (back) Editor-in-Chief Tom Temme, Staff Artist Gary Pelster, Business and Sales Manager Jeanine Ketteler, Assistant Editor, Brenda Spieker; (front) Kim Petsche, Kim Thieman, Assistant Editor Jennifer O'Cilka, Division Page Editor Gina Koch; (missing) Paul Koch, Brenda Staashelm, Rene Petsche, Lisa Thieman. In addition, Roger Seier, Miss Lori Sorensen and Mr. Kirk Harrington donated time and provided input for the 1985 Annual. Miss Petrina A. Miller is the Annual Adviser and Staff Photographer. ELGIN FEEDERS SUPPLY, INC. Box 387, Elgin, NE 68636 WILCOCKI INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Box 405, Elgin, NE 68636 402-843-2364 402-843-5529 59 Grocerie HENN'S GROCERY — Meats Cosmetics Petersburg, NE 68652 386-5283 [thriftway] FOOD STORES A Petersburg Company Serving Its People 60 AG SUPPLY CENTER, INC. PETERSBURG, NEBRASKA 68652 Crop Care Fertilizer — Feed — Seed Chemicals — Equipment Main Office 386-5388 SUPPLY CENTER jjj SCHALK FORD, INC. ALBION, NE. 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For out of the world we find Success begins with a fellow's will It's all in the state of mind. If you think you're outclas You've got to think high You've got to be sure of yo You can ever win a prize. Life's battle don To stronger or But soon or late the man who wins. Is the one who thinks he can — Walter D. Wintle V«