Plattsmouth High School - Plattonian Yearbook (Plattsmouth, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1985 volume:

Table Of Contents Opening .............2 Student Life ........6 Academics ..........32 Organizations ......42 Sports .............62 People .............86 Ads .............. 118 Past Times At Plattsmouth High Past Times At Plattsmouth High Plattonian Volume 43 1724 8th Avenue Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048 1985 Downtown Plattsmouth on a Friday night — it’s time to cruise and see who is out. Dancin’, Cruisin’ And Movies: Famous Pastimes For PHS Dances, cruising, movies: pastimes play a very impor- tant role in a teenager’s life. The way they spend their free time is vital to them. School groups sponsor many dances every year with Homecoming, Sweetheart and Prom being the biggies. For students who like to dance, there are a few teen” clubs like Buffalo Billy’s, Gamma, Catfish Lake, Showbiz and, in the summer, Peony Park. For students who like darker, more intimate diver- sions, there are many the- aters in Plattsmouth, Bellevue and the Omaha area. Cruising has got to be the most widely-enjoyed pastime. Shagging the drag” or Tak- ing a few Mains” in an inex- pensive and relatively-safe hobby. '85 Class Members Kathy Fogal. Carey Dex- ter and Kara Shell started the year with re- lief. knowing that it was their last year at PHS. For the first time in several years, the Blue Devil Mascot was used. Cheerleader Sandra Hild consults with costumed Doris Carmi cheal. Ready on the sidelines are Football Manager Ray Boren and Assistant Coach Scott Hawk. 3 Friends, Jobs And Sports Help Students Pass Time Friends, jobs, sports are all pastimes that help students escape the pressures and te- dium of school. Clubs and vol- unteer work give the day va- riety. Being with friends can be a quiet time when two can talk. It can also be a rowdy time when many people attend a party together. Making new friendships and sustaining old ones is what a social life is all about. Not everyone considers working a fun way to spend an evening or weekend. But a lot of people do enjoy their jobs. It’s a learning exper- ience. Attending the game or put- ting in extra hours on a club project, occupy many hours of a student’s time. But who would have it any other way. 4 Starting a new year means club installations. Mrs. Ruth Wassinger. DECA sponsor, reads to Senior Sharon Schreiner. Fashion Day was called by Journalism II and Sophomores Jodi Prassel. Tina Porter and Trisha Matteo were three of many students who dressed for it. Toga Day is always popular. Junior Richard Church shows off his sheet. 5 Early To Rise % Late To Bed Make Up The The radio alarm goes off at 6 a.m. and I stumble out of bed to get to practice on time . . . 6:30 and I’m sweating but a shower will take care of that Making it to first hour on time is my next problem, I also need ten minutes to finish my last math problem . . . one minute to lunch, it’s about time. At last, 3:30 ... I have time to take a quick cruise through downtown before I go to work. After my four hours to- night I’ll have 20 hours in at work this week . . . that’s not bad ... Life Of A Student. Ummmm, Friday night is the dance . . . who will I go with — a date or just a bunch of friends? My folks say I need a pas- time, something to take my mind off school ... I don’t think so . . . What I need in my student life is more time.” 6 Student Life Fall Activities Fashions 10 Devilmania 12 Homecoming 14 Working 16 Spirit Week '8 Current Events 20 Weekends . . . . 22 Prom A M M 24 Graduation . . . . 28 Enjoying the turkey trot dance sponsored by the student council is Merri Woodward and Sean Lewis. Waiting for customers at the concession stand for the homecoming football game is Ms. Connie Gonyea. James Dvorka. Kim Sing- er and Cherie Gootee. 7 Ready, Set, It’s Fall School is starting ... everyone is busy ... everyone is getting ready What is all this activity for? What is EVERYONE getting ready for? It’s fall, a time of preparation. It is the end of summer. The ath- letes are putting away their baseball bats and swim fins and taking out their football gear and volleyballs. As the fateful day approaches students are cringing everywhere, then it’s here, the first day of school. The first day of school is a delight for some, terror for others. Most people are glad to be back with their friends, but then there are the Freshmen. Freshmen are afraid of being trash-canned. They are afraid of getting lost. Freshmen are just plain afraid! Before long pity engulfs the seniors, juniors and sophomores and they help the freshmen adjust Twirler April Beasley, practices her form for the upcoming marching band contest. Seniors Ronda Winters and Dianna Lesher wait patiently for the KKKKK coronation to begin. to high school life. After the novelty of the first few weeks is over, routine boredom sets in. Just when no one thinks they can take any more. The Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival or the KKKKK arrives. The KKKKK involves everyone, it has the carnival for kids, the pa- rades for everyone and the corona- tion for parents. This year, Cecil McKnight and Denise Duever were chosen King and Queen of Kornland. The “Sweetheart of 1984“ was Molly McCormick. Fall is a special time of year. Ev- eryone tries to get out all of their energy before the winter arrives and traps us in our houses. The leaves have fallen, the trees are bare and now we’ll move on to winter. 8 Sean Pohlmeier, Craig Wehrbein and Kent Hutton take a look at their trumpets, while Band Director Skip Kull executes a manu- ever. PHS Instructor Cecil Mcknight and Den- ise Duever, a 1983 graduate, were crowned KKKKK king and queen for '84 Demonstrating a blocking maneuver is Varsity Football Assistant Rock Nelson. Cheerleaders escort the Homecoming king and queen candidates' parents onto the field during halftime. 9 From Preppy To Punk ‘‘I love wearing ties!” said Fresh- man Caroline Olson. What's in? This is a question that fashion-conscious people often wonder about. Every year brings new styles and this year is no differ- ent. So, what’s in besides ties? Senior Marcia Case said, Baggy clothes, cropped jeans and beads are in.” This response was echoed by many people. But, look around these aren't the same old things anymore. Jeans come in many new and ex- citing styles. Levi’s 501's, cropped, stripped and red tag jeans are all in. Senior Dianna Lesher said, “any- thing that is comfortable, not too tight and looks good ...” The comfortable tops- how about oversized sweaters, large shirts and baggy blazers? The girls today will wear anything found in the mens’ department- anything from hats to oxfords to shoes. Many people can Casual dress Includes blue jeans. concert shirts and an oversized, flannel shirt Bekki|0 Barkus models this look Buttons tells others what a students think and who their favorites are be found wearing jean jackets, usu- ally covered with buttons with a cute saying or a rock singer on them. What else? Senior Sue Pri- bramsky said “the preppy look.” Long oxfords, polo shirts and top siders are typical of the PHS prep. Many students go from being a prep one day to being a punk the next day. What is punk? Punk includes, dangle earrings or according to Mr. Tom Schirmer, fish-lure earrings, parachute pants, bandanas around the ankles and flourescent colors. The in” colors at PHS this year are pink and gray. This year’s fashions let everyone join in. This includes the multiple earrings and ear bands that are be- coming more popular every day. Junior Brad Sekella sums it up by saying “There is no real style. We're going through a transitional period from prep to punk.” New styles are displayed here by Toby Shanks, Heather Benke and Jeanne Carmi- cheal. Bandannas, camouflage pants and high top shoes are all part of the break dancing style as Mickey Smith. Wally McAllister and Alan Russell show. 11 Games Boost Spirit Devilmania?! Homecoming?! It’s time to get out the togas and tricy- cles! In preparation for the October 5 football game against Norris, PHS students planned and schemed and competed to boast spirit. The senior class was especially careful in as- sembling teams for the different De- vilmania games, since that class fin- ished in first place in the 1983 games. Could they do it again? Seniors did come out again with a first place finish and that was the conclusion of the week’s activities. Due to rain, all events were held indoors on Friday. Besides the an- nual tug-of-war, jump-roping con- test, pyramid-building, a new event in breakdancing was added. Soft- ball games were cancelled because of the weather. Students again participated in Rolling across the finish line is Mr Ralph Tarnasky in the tricycle race. Sophomores finished first In the pyramid- building. Butch Jagodzinski tops the heap. dressup days throughout the week. These included Hawaiian day, blue- and-gold day, Titan-nerd day, toga day and hat-and-shade day. Senior Sandra Hild gave her eval- uation of the events by saying, I like the football game, even though we had to cheer in the rain.” ‘‘It was a lot of fun and it does raise the spirit of the school,” was Senior Sharon Schreiner’s com- ment. What was the most fun? Junior Kathy Beebe replied, the Devil- mania games.” Seniors won the games with a to- tal of 53 points. Placing second were the juniors with 39. The sopho- mores came in third with 36.5 points and the faculty registered 30 points. Freshmen earned 25.5 points for fifth. 12 Revenge of the seniors as they pull the teachers across the line. Strutting their stuff at the Devilmama games. Gina Steele and Jeff Patenaude pose for a first-place win. mm Just a little risque during toga day are Jodell Meismger and Kathy Fogal. Participating in nerd day is Amber Walker. 13 Devils Victorious Friday afternoon students went from the banana-split eating contest to the football game. Plattsmouth hosted Norris and earned a victory to put the crowning touch on Home- coming. As is traditional, a dance followed the game. Decorations which the classes put up in the hallways during the week were transferred to the cafeteria. The lights were dimmed, the first record was put on by DJ Steve Warga and a more formal at- mosphere replaced the pandemon- ium of the week. Candidates for royalty were named during the week and the honorees were named at the dance at an 11 o’clock break. Seniors Mol- ly McCormick and Mike Jackson were crowned queen and king. The royal court also included: Jeff Winters, Rick Keema, Sean Pohl- meier, Alex Carpenter, Jay Martin. Ladies of the court were Sandra Hild, Jenny Covert, Pattie Harrison, Marcia Case and Bailie Piper. Jeff Peters and Lisa Wagner were last year's king and queen and they re- turned to crown the new royalty. Senior pyramid builders wait for the signal so they can get down. Participants in the tricycle race, John Felker and Cherie Gootee, get ready to take off. 14 15 PHS Hard At Work According to school records re- ceived from Distributive Education Class and Work Experience Train- ing, 33 males and 43 female stu- dents at PHS have jobs. These 76 students, on an aver- age, work twenty hours a week. Thirteen get paid below minimum wage, 29 receive minimum wage and 21 earn more. Sixty-three stu- dents work in the local area and 13 students are employed outside of town. A question that always arises when thinking about going to school and still maintaining a part-time job is: Does working during the week interfere with schoolwork? Senior Mike Lewis feels that: “Sometimes work does interfere with social and athletic events.” However, Junior Tracy King stated, “It doesn’t interfere too much. You usually get out of work early enough to get your homework done.” What about students who work late hours and get off work after 11 at night? Sophomore Janelle Pecha commented, “If you use your time wisely in school and set your sched- ule so that you don’t have to worry about schoolwork, working until 10 or 11 at night is not that difficult.” Distributive Education, taught by Mrs. Ruth Wassinger, goes along with on-the-job training. The class also teaches students marketing skills and how to be a better em- ployee. What is Work Experience? This program is designed for students who may or may not have released time from school. Directed by Mrs. Beverly Harter, the class allows stu- dents to learn about job skills and receive school credit. With the raising of school require- ments, will students be hurt by hav- ing a job? Mrs. Harter said, “Possi- bly, but national statistics prove that students with jobs do better in school and participate in extracurri- cular activities much more than oth- er students.” Accounting skill� come in handy for Kim Freeburg when she's counting a customer's change. With a perfect ice cream cone, Jodi Pras- sel, sophomore, poses at her job. 16 Shane Thorstad works at Ruback’s Super- market and is also enrolled in Distributive Education III and IV this year. Brian Beckman puts in an average of 20 hours a week bagging groceries while attend- ing school. Adding the finishing touches to a cake log is Shelley Dasher who was employed at Dairy Queen this year. Local restaurants in Plattsmouth offer good employment for students. But, in this case. Senior Bill Wagner is spending money at Pizza Hut. 17 Politics Heads News The presidential election and the deaths of foreign leaders were top news items this year. On November 6, President Ron- ald Reagan won reelection carrying the biggest electoral vote in history. Reagan came out the winner against his Democratic dpponent, Walter Mondale, everywhere but Minnesota and Washington D.C. This election was important in an- other way in that Democrat Geral- dine Ferraro was the first female major party candidate for vice presi- dent. Indira Gandhi, the prime minister of India, was assassinated in Octo- ber by two of her Sikh bodyguards. She had been the leader of India from 1966-77 and 1980-84. Her son, Rajev, succeeded her in office. The Soviet Union lost two leaders in the past thirteen months. Yuri An- dropov died in February of 1984 and Konstantin Chernenko died in March of ’85. Mikhai Gorbachev be- came leader of Russia. One story constantly in the news Since it wee an election year several political candidates visited PHS. Listening are Junior Mi- chelle Sorrell and Sophomore Merri Woodward. PHS library triea to provide up-to-date re- search facilities for students. English Instructor Virginia Paap supervises Freshmen Jeanne Car- michael. Kris Fornoff and Lisa Cubrich. was the starvation of millions in Afri- ca. Over 27 countries are affected by a draught. Some places have had no rainfall in three years. A pro- longed military conflict also affected this area. Twenty-three countries sought emergency loans. Bhopal, India was the site of a poison gas leak at a pesticide fac- tory. This industrial accident killed over 2,500 people. Space was in the news a lot this year. The space shuttle, Discovery, had its maiden voyage and the Challenger took up the largest crew ever, seven members. President Reagan's “Star Wars” program caused controversy at the arms control talks. “Star Wars” is a de- fensive shield system in outer space. The bright spot of the year was the Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles. PHS Coach and Mrs. Cecil McKnight attended the Olympics. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caverzagie. 18 To put a teacher in «pace was one of President Reagan's goals. Chemistry Teach- er Tom Kappas applied for the job in space but then decided to withdraw his application. Also pictured is Senior Debbie Lepert. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) sponsored speakers throughout the year such as this singer lecturer who discussed problems of youth. Taking time from his campaign. Congress- man Tom Cavanaugh spoke to students in- cluding Sophomores Jodi Prassel and Jodi Draper. Lectures are one of the issues involved in upgrading today's education. Mr. Don Free- burg teaches many of his biology classes in this manner. 19 PHS Picks Favorites Often our memories are linked by music. Certain songs make us re- member certain people and events in our lives. The same is true for movies and television shows. This year students chose their enter- tainment from a list that included ghosts and Mr. T, Chicago and Ma- donna. One form of entertainment that was very popular this year was the Video Cassette Recorder. VCR’s provided good in-home fun. With a VCR, all a person had to do was to rent a movie from one of the many local businesses. Movies enjoyed this year on VCR or the big screen included “Beverly Hills Cop and Vision Quest.” Oth- er big money makers this year were “Ghostbusters”, “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Porky’s Revenge.” Some new series topped the list of favorite T.V. shows. “Miami Vice,” “The Cosby Show” and “Charles in Charge” were some of these new shows. Old favorites in- cluded “A-Team” “Dynasty” and A good poker face is a valuable asset In life. Seniors Jenny Covert and Jeff Winters hold their cards and wait for the bid. Dances were popular and well attended during the school year. Pictured here are Sherri Simms (senior) and Kevin Caverzagie (junior). “Three’s Company.” Many students could be found with their headphones or “jam boxes.” “Crazy for You” by Ma- donna, “I can’t Fight this Feeling” by Chicago, “You’re the Inspira- tion by Chicago and “Heaven” by Bryan Adams were often heard. “Do they know It’s Christmas” by Band-Aid and “We Are the World by USA for Africa were songs made to help the starving people in Africa by giving them the proceeds from the album. Besides these songs, students enjoyed a mixture of coun- try, hard and soft rock and pop. Music lovers also kept an eye on concert appearances. Appearing in Omaha this year were Dokken, DIO, REO Speedwagon, The FIRM, KRO- KUS and Twisted Sister. All of these groups played mainly hard-rock mu- sic. Trivial Pursuit” was one of the more popular board games. Ac- cording to most players, it was a game guaranteed to make anyone feel stupid. 20 Rollerskating gained more popularity this year. Scott Millington and Mark Sullivan, freshmen, usually skated 4-6 hours every week. For the first time in years, nice weather prevailed at the PHS track invitational. Enjoy- ing the weather and the events were Sopho- more Kasey Piper and Junior Larry Ludwig. A mild winter led to an early, warm spring. Freshmen physical education classes took advantage of the weather and went outside. Dan Cahalane and David Lesher practice archery. Tammie Luehrs tries her hand at croquet on the lawn of the high school. 21 Weekends Provide Fun It’s 3:25 p.m., Friday afternoon and students across the country are getting anxious. What is it they are waiting for? The weekend, of course! There are several things Platts- mouth students like to do on week- ends. A few of them are cruising, bowling, going to the movies with friends and or a date, or even work- ing. Various students were asked what they like to do over the week- end. Freshmen Caroline Olson said, I like to go out with my friends,” while Junior Becky Toman voted for sleeping and wasting time. Sopho- more Brad Brown and Junior Mark Chudy both like to go out with their favorite girl for dinner, a movie or a cruise. Cruising was probably the favor- ite activity of students. Main Street is a line of cars going up and down and even stopping once in a while to talk to someone hanging out of an- other car. Where do students get the money The band members take time out of the weekend to play for the annual pancake feed. Trying to keep warm at the home football game are Seniors Laura Smith and Debbie Lepert. Ringing up the bill for a customer is Senior Rikki Austin. for these things? They can ask mom and dad or they can get a job. Plattsmouth businesses have been good about hiring students. Busin- esses are looking for hardworking students with a good sense of hu- man relations and students are looking for a part-time job to help out with the high school cash flow. VCR’s, midnight poker games and ‘‘Trivial Pursuit” are top enter- tainment for students who like to stay home. With the popularity of VCRs, many people just rent a cou- ple of good movies, make some popcorn and spend an enjoyable weekend evening. Besides students, teachers also look forward to the weekend. Some of the things teachers like to do are spend time with their families, cook, read, go camping and fishing or do as little as possible. It is 8 p.m. Sunday and students everywhere are rushing to get their homework done before another week of teachers, books and friends. 22 Shown wasting time (or socializing) at the Dairy Queen are Sophomore Pat Babcock and Junior Larry Ludwig. Taking a Main after working are Senior Di- anna Lesher and Junior Tim VanAckern. 23 4 Prom Banquet Dropped Blue and silver streamers, stars, a fountain, potted plants, Redd Tag Entertainment — all of these things helped make a memorable night for PHS prom-goers. A long-standing traditional was lost this year when the juniors and seniors decided to eliminate the banquet from the prom night. Ac- cording to Mr. Ralph Tarnasky, ju- nior class sponsor, It made sense to cut out the banquet since the main purpose of the prom is the stu- dents’ entertainment. The new schedule made their evening more enjoyable and the dance was well attended until the very end. Most students seemed to agree. Junior Denice Eaton felt that stu- dents were able to go out to eat earlier. Shelley Dasher agreed and added that more money could be spent on decorations and the music. However, Seniors Marcia Case and Tammy Freeburg saw disad- Seniors Kevin Heim and Jayne Meisinger seem to illustrate the prom theme, Memories between you and me. During the eophomores’ skit, Senior Sean Pohlmeier is hazed by one of the prom serv- ers. vantages to eliminating the ban- quet. Tammy mentioned that stu- dents without dates felt comfortable going to banquet by themselves and may not have attended anything this year. Marcia thought the prom servers did not have as good a chance to perform during the dance as they usually did during the ban- quet. The prom servers did present a shortened program and did a dance routine during the evening. The group of sophomores included Heidi Birdsley, Robie Church, Dawn Hen- ry, Mike Hagar, Tami McGowan, Brian Nolte and Dena Ostrander. Other prom servers were Butch Jagodzinski, Janelle Pecha, Matt Glup, Tina Porter, Mike Keema, Cindi Smith, Craig Martin, Anne Southerland, Dennis Horn, Amy Wehrbein, Matt Sullivan, Captains Missy McCormick and Brian Bres- nahan. 24 Music for prom was provided by a disc jockey. Shown dancing are Seniors Todd McGowan. Bailie Piper and Carey Dexter. Many chairs were available for students such as Junior Wendi Rice and Sophomore Dave Alberts who wanted to take a break from the dancing. Prom servers Robie Church, Matt Glup. Craig Martin and Brian Bresnahan helped en- tertain prom-goers. After all the work, Junior Class Sponsor Niece Jochims and Junior Dave Reichart can enjoy themselves. 25 Tracy, Jeff Reign “Just Between You and Me” was the prom theme and the mood for the evening was set by the night- club style decorations. A gurgling fountain dominated center floor while chairs and tables ringed the dance floor. An elaborate punch bowl pro- vided refreshments for the students and the Food Service Classes pre- pared a variety of finger foods for the guests. Under the direction of Mrs. Jacque Gaebel, meatballs, chex mix, cheeseballs, fruit, mints and chocolates tempted those at- tending prom. Seniors Tracy Porter and Jeff Ja- mison reigned over prom as king and queen. The announcement was made at 10 p.m. and the 1984 roy- alty, Lisa Wagner and Matt Wymore were invited back to crown the two new honorees. Jenny Gaebel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gae- Refreshments provided by the Food Ser- vice Classes were enjoyed by Seniors Todd McGowan and Bailie Piper. For Senior Chri Kindelin and Kris Shown, this will be the last high school prom. bel, and Doug McKnight, son of Dr. and Mrs. Jim McKnight, acted as crown bearers. Senior Class President Marcia Case read the senior wills during an intermission. Other class officers in- cluded Vice President Tracy Porter, Secretary Molly McCormick and Treasurer Sandra Hild. Nominees for royalty were made the week before prom and these people were honored with a nomi- nation: Trish Lewandowski, Kevin Dasher, Tara Jenkins, Richard Church, Lori Jeanneret, Kent Hut- ton, Kari Fogal and David Reichart. Yvonne Ratzburg and Brad Krauth were announced as junior atten- dants. Senior attendants were Kathy Fo- gal and Alex Carpenter. Other nomi- nees were Jay Martin, Jenny Covert, Todd McGowan, Molly McCormick, Rick Keema and Marcia Case. Senior Jenny Covert and her date slow- dance to one of the top-ten hits played dur- ing the evening. Due to a change in program, royalty was announced at 10 p.m. instead of 11. Crowned were Seniors Jeff Jamison and Tra- cy Porter Men’s attire for the evening ranged from full tuxedos to dress suits. Seniors Bryan McKulsky and Robert Page demonstrate these styles. Seniors Mike Jackson, Sandra Hild and Ronda Winters and her date help themselves at the punch bowl. 27 Rain Dampens Grads The plans for the 1985 graduation ceremonies were carefully made. Seniors met in January and dis- cussed the possibility of combining baccalaureate and commencement and having one afternoon ceremo- ny. Mr. Dale Strobel, senior class sponsor, and the principals encour- aged seniors to discuss the changes with their parents. Several weeks later, the seniors met again and voted on the changes. By a large majority, the decision was made to combine ceremonies and move the program to the afternoon. On Sunday, May 19, graduation began under partly cloudy skies at the football field, and about 40 min- utes later, an unexpected downpour interrupted the awarding of scholar- ships. Seniors were asked to meet in the nearby Middle School gym where ceremonies were concluded. Mr. Strobel commented that the new plan was working beautifully Getting thing ready for commencement are Mr. Jack Herweg. superintendent, and Mr. Steve Bernth, principal. Co-Valedictorian Jenny Covert gives her speech on From Dreams to Realities. Jen- ny completed her high school career with a 4 00 average. “until it rained. Seniors also seemed to like the earlier time. Sandy Alt said, “With graduation in the afternoon, people can go to more than one reception and can also spend time with their families.” As far as the contents of the pro- gram, nothing was actually cut out. According to Mr. Strobel, time was saved because there was no dupli- cation. For example, each ceremo- ny had its own benediction and the seniors had to walk in and out twice. Was graduation ruined because of the rain? Mr. Strobel commented that all the feedback he had re- ceived on the new program was “very good. Of course the rain was not planned and that did spoil the effect of graduation. Mr. Strobel said, “If the rain would have just held out for a half hour. I missed seeing the kids throw their hats in the air and walking across the stage to get their diplomas. That’s always neat. 28 Dairy Queen braziet rooos CONGRATULATIONS BAILIE MARCIA SHELLEY TERRI Laurie Smith, with her back to the camera, and Debbie Keller, stand when their names are announced for speeches. Congratulations is given to Bailie Piper, Marcia Case. Shelley Dasher and Terri More- head for their academic achievements in school. Making their way through the crowd to re- ceive their diplomas are Kathy Albin and Lau- rie Smith. Senior Kathy Albin served as Editor on the Platter Staff and was also active in music. 29 112th Class Graduates From Dreams to Reality was the motto of the 112th class to gra- duate from Plattsmouth High School. The graduation ceremonies on May 19 carried out this theme. After an invocation by Reverend Gary Granzotto of the First Lutheran Church, Superintendent Jack Her- weg welcomed the graduates, friends and families. The music por- tion of the program began next with Phillip Ranney and Debbie Miller singing, “I Walked Today Where Je- sus Walked.” Kathy Albin followed with a clarinet solo, Aria.” The baccalaureate address was given by Reverend Stanley Fry of the First United Presbyterian Church. Several groups were honored at the ceremonies. One of these was the honor grads. These were Marcia Case, Jenny Covert, Debbie Keller, Laura Smith, Debbie Warner, Bill Wagner, Debbie Lepert, Shane Thorstad, Teppo Kyheroinen, Steve Combs, Dianna Lesher, Kara Sheil and Tracy Porter. Another privilege connected with graduation is to be chosen as a ju- nior steward. Juniors serving in this capacity included Kent Hutton, Ann Masters, Eric Schoch, Denice Ea- ton, Gary Kipp, Charlene Gootee, Scott McCool, Tina Coen, Craig Wehrbein, Therese Ferdig, Rodger Redden and Angelique Singer. Two more musical numbers were included in the program. A group of seniors, Phillip Ranney, Debbie Mill- er, Susan Goesch, Tammy Peters and Dona Moore, sang, “Maybe Someday.” And Phillip and Debbie sang A Different Light.” Speaking for the seniors this year were Marcia Case, Debbie Keller, Laura Smith and Jenny Covert. They spoke on the different as- pects of school and the class motto. 30 4m Co-Validictorian Marcia Case speaks about the theme. At 3 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 101 students marched onto the football field to receive their diplomas. 31 Sophomore Tom Weaver. Learning Is A Full-Time Job One research paper after another .. . My yearbook pages were due two days ago . .. Great, another book of questions. Well, I guess most people call it a test . .. Studying can be a definite social drawback . .. Notes, notes, notes! I can sense the severely painful symptons of writers’ cramp More essay questions .. . oh, good, they only have to be five hundred words each this time. I’m so glad we get five whole minutes to write them After I graduate, when will I need to know the circumfer- ence of a circle? ... I guess I could always go into the hula hoop business .. Oh well. I might learn something.’’ 32 Academics Requirements . . Honors Night . . Trading Places” Special Activities Searching for material for an end-of-the-year book report is Sophomore Mark Pribramsky. Senior Rod Draper sets a mold in Metals Class. 34 36 38 40 33 Exploring the exciting world of chemis- try are Juniors Therese Ferdig. Jeff Paten- aude and Kevin Dasher. College Courses like English 101 are taught at PHS through Peru State College. Mr. Ken Flint teaches the class. Tammle Luehrs fulfills her science re- quirement with Mr. Roy Reimer's Intro- duction to Science.'' Sandy Baker is also shown. A class is a unit and everybody should graduate at the same time. Tammy Clark comments on mid-term graduation, something her class will not be allowed to do. 34 Grad Requirements Going Up What are your plans after you graduate from PHS? If you are planning to attend a college or trade school, there are a few things you might want to be aware of before making such a decision. These days, being accepted into a college is really getting tough. Each year, more and more students, when applying to a college, are being rejected. Today, society is putting a lot of emphasis on good grades. Col- leges are increasing their accep- tance requirements to make sure that not only the students who can afford college get to attend but also, the students who have the intelligence. As a result of college require- ments going up, this year PHS has increased its graduation require- ments in some subjects and they also changed some policies to keep up with the times. These changes apply to the class of 1988 and every class thereafter. New requirements include an increase of credits in English from 30 to 40 credits and an increase in Math credits from 10 to 20. All other subject credit hours remain the same. Other changes include that Driver's Education will not be offered. David Lesher, freshman, commented, “My mother made me take Driver's Education last summer when it was available free so my car insurance will cost less. Another change in the PHS poli- cies this year was that students are not allowed to graduate mid- term. This means you cannot gra- duate the first semester of your senior year even if you have all your requirements completed. Laura Shown, freshman, stated “It really does not bother me that I cannot graduate mid-term. I do not understand why anyone would want to miss out on Prom and other school related activi- ties. With these new graduation re- quirements you should be all pre- pared for college, trade school, and life. Students like Sue Prlbramsky and Tina Shocked by the growing field of com- Porter learn how to speak French in Miss puters is Junior Scott McCool. Paap's language class. 35 At the Creighton Field Day, Sophomore Tammy Stidham placed first in her math contest. Freshman Clarice Emick received a SEARCH award for her participation in the Home Economics Contest In the Vocational Department, members voted to award the Vocational Techni- cal Award to Senior Kevin Heim. “Being able to attend nationals in San Francisco was a great way to end my participation in DEC A,” Senior Shane Thorstad commented on his business club work. 36 Night Honors Best The purpose of Honors' Night is to recognize the many students who have achieved excellence throughout the school year. Math Department Chairman Arlin Rasmussen presented these awards: Sophomore Tammy Stid- ham, first place, Creighton Field Day; Junior Gary Kipp, certificate for seventh at Marysville Olympi- ad; Junior Eric Schoch, first at Na- tional Math Contest and also. Outstanding Junior in Mathemat- ics. Seniors Debbie Keller and Laura Smith, and Junior Denice Eaton received A certificates. These students earned A certificates and A pins: Debra Cunningham and Tammy Stidham, sopho- mores, and Freshmen Dan Caha- lane. Heather Giles, Michelle Hughes, Jonathan Reimer. Juniors Kent Hutton and Eric Schoch were presented with certificates and pins along with Seniors Jenny Covert and Marcia Case. In the Business Department, these students were honored: Mrt. Mary Nelson presents Senior Evy 8aumgart with the Overall Business Stu- dent Award. Evy Baumgart, Overall Business Student; Tammy Haddock, Office and Secretarial Award; Shane Thorstad, Basic Business Award. Shane was also named Out- standing DECA Member. Besides recognizing students who had earned excellent and superior ratings at contest, Ms. Connie Gonyea, speech drama coach, presented a Thespian Group of the Year plaque to the Oral Interpretation of Drama group consisting of Senior Laura Smith and Juniors Mark Chudy and Doug Sikora. Junior Lisa Mar- tin was named Thespian of the Year. Mr. Lyle Stewart and Mr. Jack Sauder recognized students who had won awards at the Peru State College Industrial Arts Fair on May 9 and 10. Sophomore Tony Toman and Junior Chris Vol- wiler earned Grand Champion first place in their competition and Freshmen Shane Jensen and Tony Abercrombie won second- place blue ribbons. In the welding competition at Peru State. Seniors Rod Rinner and Bill Wagner earned ribbons for their efforts. Bill was named Best Overall for the second year Weightlifting attracts girls as well as guys. Tara Jenkins and Jeri Wood, juniors, are two females who have taken advantage of the program. “Participating in the different business department programs has given me a head start on my future career,” comments Senior Lonny Otto In the business department, more boys are taking the various classes such as Soph- omore Craig Savala. Food Service II helps Senior Dave Hardin with his goal of becoming a butcher. MaiLyn Christie is also pictured. 38 Girls, Guys Change Classes Students at P.H.S. are slowly trading places. For example, a few years ago, students would not have found women in weightlifting or shop classes. On the other hand, students would not have found men in home economics. But, now things have changed. If a student should happen to walk into 7th hour Food Service II, he could find six girls and two guys — Dave Hardin and Kent Meisinger. Dave is now studying to become a butcher. Lately I have had about a fif- ty-fifty ratio of girls to guys, quotes Mrs. Jacque Gaebel, the Food Service teacher. In her Food Service I class, 4th hour, there is the same amount of guys as girls. Weightlifting is a growing field for women. Over the last three to four years the number of girls has increased greatly in weight lifting classes. A lot of girls lift weights to get ready for sports, some are trying to lose weight, while others are just staying in shape. The other classes that girls are now getting interested in are the shop classes. Doris Carmichael, senior, has wood shop 7th hour, I thought it would be a fun class and I wanted to go for it. Mary Schreiber is in General Shop and says, I thought it would be great to learn all the things about a car and in woods, so I won't have to rely on the guys to do all the 'dirty' work. On the business side, there are now more men in clerical classes, such as typing and accounting. A lot of the guys are taking typing to help them get ready for col- lege. I'm taking typing so I can learn how to type term papers for English class and also in case I go to college, said Junior Richard Church. With his mandatory hat and apron. Frank The autos class is always working under Lucas gets ready to serve water at the the car and learning more. Dinner Theater. 39 Food Service II visited the Plattsmouth Meat Locker for a talk with Butcher Bob Wagner. The topic was stress and the guest speaker was a guest in Mr. Roy Reimer's science classes. Pictured is Junior Craig Ford. Freshmen Bob McGraw demonstrates a little skiing finesse. Freshmen physical edu- cation classes traveled to the Trail Ridge Ski Area for a day of exercise. “I like school. Sometimes it's hard but I enjoy my classes, commented Junior Steve Myers. 40 Variety Adds Spice To School Even though each school day seems like the same old thing, there are many special classes, special speakers and field trips. Mr. Lee Purdy, with his assistant Mrs. Laurine Fees, teaches math, social studies and science at Plattsmouth for the special edu- cation students. Approximately, 30 students are enrolled in the PHS program and all classes are taught at the individual's own rate. Students graduate from the program when they receive 210 credits. This year, PHS students were in- volved in several field trips. On February 6, all the freshmen phys- ical educafion classes and other members of the student body went skiing at Trial Ridge Ski Area in Gretna, Nebraska. On March 6, approximately 40 senior students attended the an- nual business field trip to Mutual of Omaha. The seniors fook a tour around the building and ob- served the network of operations of Nebraska's largest insurance firm. Early in the year, the Food Ser- vice II class with their instructor Mrs. Jacque Gaebel toured the Plattsmouth Meat Locker to learn about the preparation and cut- ting of meat. In November, the Child Care I class had the opportunity to visit Bergan Mercy Hospital's delivery room. Along with visiting other places, PHS had many interesting guests come to visit with the student body. One of which was Tom Cavanaugh who campaigned this fall speaking to the govern- ment classes. Numerous convocations also highlighted the year. Some of these included the talented bas- ketball player, Tonya Covier who brought with her enthusiasm and spirit. These special programs, trips and people help make educa- tion a more balanced, full pro- cess of learning and a very enjoy- able experience. Lunch time gives Freshmen Bill Lukash a chance to warm up during a physical education ski trip. Seniors enrolled in business classes pose in front of the Mutual of Omaha dome during a tour. 41 Learn To Cook, Speak A Language . . . I wonder if I can walk through my room today with- out killing myself . . . Wow, what a mess this room is. Here’s my old script from 'Where is the Mayor?’ our 1984 musical . . . Hmm. Here’s an old issue of the ’Platter.’ What’s this? Oh, a picture of the mural that the art club painted in the senior hall- way. .. There’s my certificate for getting a superior at music contest. And there’s my med- Have A Pastime al from marching band . . . No wonder I had an extra hanger-here’s my journalism tee-shirt ... There’s always something there to remind me of the good times and pastimes at Plattsmouth High ...” Organizations Marching Band ...............44 Cheerleaders ................46 Drill Team .................47 SUNS, Art ..................48 Drama ......................49 FHA ........................50 French, Spanish ............51 DECA .......................52 FBLA, Math .................53 Journalism .................54 Honor Society ..............55 Chorus .....................56 Musical ....................58 Music Contest ..............60 Juniors Jodi Collier and Angie Pohlmeier try to stir up some spirit during a pep rally. It makes sense that if you are in a dark room, you might want to take a nap. Senior Dark- room Worker Molly McCormick naps. 44 Keeping the beat is the percussion sec- tion's job. Shown are Dan Huebner, Tami McGowan and Jodi Draper. For the first time, the PHS Marching Band was dressed up by a twirler squad. Michele Hadraba displays the excitement of being a flag girl as she marches with the band at the King Korn Kamival Parade. Drum Majorette Marcia Case and fellow band members celebrate the superior rat- ing the band earned at the Plattsmouth Marching Band Contest. Band Practice Pays Off An early start for the PHS March- ing Band paid off in high ratings from many performances, the public and contests. Beginning in July, the band met every week to start work on march- ing techniques and music memori- zation. The practice and preparation proved to be well worth it, as the Marching Blue Devils earned a Divi- sion I, “Superior, rating at the Plattsmouth Invitational Marching Band Contest. Earning the “I rating and the “Best in Class” distinction, Platts- mouth came in second only to Belle- vue East. After Band Day in Plattsmouth, the group performed in the second annual NSBA Marching Band Con- test. Kathy Albin, senior, stated, “I felt that the band basically had it all to- gether but we received the II rating due to lack of sideline-to-sideline marching experience. For the 1984 season, the band marched to “Birth of the Blues “Puttin' on the Ritz, and “The Washington Post March. “Softly As I Leave You was included as the finale. Junior Johnny Kurt was fea- tured as soloist during this number on alto saxophone. As a part of the band for its sec- ond year, the flag corps was joined with baton twirlers to form a larger auxiliary unit. Members of the 1984 Flag Corps were Sherri Baburek, Michele Ha- draba, Tara Jenkins, Cathy O'Con- nell, Jenny Pohlmeier and Val Stew- art. Members of the 1984 Twirler Squad were Bekkijo Barkus, April Beasley, Shandel Hull, Kelly Ogle and Dena Ostrander. Senior Majorettes Marcia Case and Terri Morehead led the band for their final season. Missy McCormick, Jodell Meisinger, Trent Rice and Barb McDaneld prepare to play as they march down Main Street in the KKK Parade. At the Pancake Feed at Ruback's Super- market. the band holds an annual fundraiser. Helping out the band is Director Skip Kull. 45 Hillbilly costumes highlighted the song ”My Baby is American Made. Drill team members pictured are Kari Fogal, Captain Sheri Simms, Missy Owens, Tami McGowan. During home football games, the cheer- ing squads graced the sidelines. Susan Shel- boum, Missy McCormick and Joni Cubrich were three of the reserve cheerleaders. Fewer pep rallies were planned this year in hopes that response would be better. Molly McCormick calls a speaker to the micro- phone. Seven home volleyball games kept Cheerleader Tami Timm, freshmen, busy. 46 Fewer Rallies Get More Support The cheerleaders attended three different camps over the summer. They learned new cheers, mounts, dances and chants. While at camp the girls competed against other schools. The girls also had several fundraisers to help pay for camp and new uniforms. The rah-rahs this year were al- lowed to have four pep rallies per sports season. The cheerleaders were also often seen making posters for their Blue Devil teams. Several cheerleaders gave their opinions on cheerleading. Terri Moorehead, overall cheerleading captain stated This year was quite an improvement and going to three different camps was a great idea. Kris Shown remarked, 'T like be- ing a cheerleader because of the feeling that I'm a part of the team. There was a few negative remarks, Jenny Pohlmeier said Students should keep up the school spirit bet- ter and they need to support the teams better when the games are away. This year's drill team performed dances at many football and basket- ball games. They also attended camp and learned new dances. Some of the various dances per- formed this year were Panama, “Girls, American Made, Knock ’em Dead Kid, and “Let's Hear It for the Boy. The drill team members felt that they had a successful year. Tracy King said, The season turned out well and all the members got along most of the time. Sheri Simms also felt the year was a success but ad- ded, We stayed together better during the dance, and more people showed up at the practices. Forty girls participated in cheerleading and drill team this year and Juniors Mary Moorehead and Trish Lewandowski were two of these spirit-raisers. Donut Break! Cheerleader Sandra Hild and Drill Team Member Jodi Cundall tum to food for pep. 47 Four drama students, Merri Woodward, Laura Shown, Yvonne Ratzburg and Lisa Marlin, practice for Where's the Mayor? Tim Driscoll works on a sketch during one of the five sections of art offered at PHS. At the Westside Speech Tourney, Laura Smith competed in Humorous Prose and came home with a first place showing in one of her rounds. Ribbons, Medals Brouqht Home While art students brought home ribbons, the speech and drama stu- dents were busy entering contests. But another club, SUNS, had trou- ble surviving. Students United for Nebraska Safety (SUNS) was not very active according to Adviser Karen De- laney. Other clubs in Nebraska seem to be dying out and this year there was no state convention. As a fundraiser, members sold cookies for the national convention. The officers included Pattie Harri- son, president; Marcia Case, vice president; Michele Hadraba, secre- tary; Amber Walker, treasurer. Also this year, club members talked about Halloween safety at the ele- mentary schools. Twenty-five students participated in Speech and Drama Club. Some of these went to invitationals at West- side and Nebraska City. At Confer- ence Contest, the team placed sixth overall and, at Districts, members placed fourth. Three students traveled to state. They were Lonny Otto, Lisa Martin and Laura Smith. Martin and Otto received excellent ratings and Smith received one superior and one ex- cellent. Officers this year were Debbie Miller, president; Mark Chudy, vice president; Laura Smith, secretary- historian; Kara Sheil, treasurer. Three art students completed the fifth mural in the school. They were Rikki Austin, Geri Gibson and Tammy Haddock. The mural, locat- ed in the upstairs hallway, reads, SENIORS. The art club came home from the EMS Art Show with two blue rib- bons for Gene O'Neill and Brian Wagner. Reds went to Steve Combs, Chet Beasley, Lonnie Clemens, Dan Struble, Karey Hamelin and Mark Algya. Also white ribbons were earned by O'Neill, Algya and Combs. The group culminated the year with a trip to Kansas City to tour Nelson Art Gallery and Hallmark Cards. Val Stewart (junior) speaks with the judge at the annual SEARCH contest. FHA members involved in competition in- cluded Cherie Gootee, Laura Smith and Sue Fribramsky. When FHA provided the skit for a pep rally, members of the audience were asked to participate. Pictured here are Mrs. Bev Harter and Junior Jen Wood. For several weeks, a new kind of candy called Gummy Bears infiltrated the school. French Club members sold the treat and Sen- ior Jeff Winters is seen with his supply. I 50 Language, FHA Occupies Pupils Future Homemakers of America, Spanish and French Clubs are relat- ed in the sense that these clubs teach the members and allow them to have fun at the same time. FHA sponsored a style show in the spring which featured many new styles in prom dresses and tuxedos. The club members also put on a skit at the last pep rally to try to raise school spirit. Members did a good job repre- senting PHS at the State SEARCH contest. Receiving medals were Lau- ra Smith, gold in Illustrated Talk; Laurie Cox, Sue Pribramsky, Laura Smith, Cherie Gootee and Debbie VanderVeen, silver in Parliamentary Procedure; Cherie Gootee and Debbie VanderVeen, bronze in Clothing and Textiles; Clarice Emick, bronze in Informative Speech. Although Spanish Club does not compete like FHA does, it does al- low students to get together and have fun. Club Sponsor Ralph Tar- nasky hosted the members on an outing to an Omaha Mexican Res- taurant in the spring. Members had sold posters to raise over $200 to finance the trip. French Club was formed so that students taking French could spent time together outside the classroom. Even though plans are very tentative yet, members are thinking about a trip to France. Miss Virginia Paap, sponsor, would like to see some of the members take the trip. Funds were raised this year and the club will work to raise more money next year. If enough money is raised, definite plans will be made. French Club Alumna would also be eligible to go along on the trip. The club also sponsored a visit by some French students this year. These students were touring the States, presenting cello concerts. The PHS club hosted them for a per- formance at the Plattsmouth Manor. 51 52 DECA officers installation was held at Pizza Hut at the start of the school year. Pictured here are (front) Mary Schreiber, president; Sharon Schreiner, vice president; (back) Mrs. Ruth Wassinger, sponsor; Lonny Otto, secretary; Andrea Richardson, junior vice president; Shane Thorstad. treasurer. Math Club sponsor, Mr. Arlin Rassmussen, is shown here helping Sophomore Jodi Drap- er. Working in Office Practice Block Class is Senior Evelyn Baumgart. DECA sponsored a Halloween Costume Contest which was held right before a break- fast break at school. Senior Sharon Schreiner and senior ghost (Dianna Lesher) are getting ready to serve orange juice. DECA, FBLA, Math Clubs Thrive When do Western Day, typing contests and complicated algebraic equations come together? They are all activities sponsored by the high school clubs of DECA, FBLA and Math Club. Clubs offer a chance for students to work together, have fun and learn. DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) during King Korn Karnival passed out candy to chil- dren while dressed up as clowns. DECA sponsored a Western Day at school where everybody dressed up as cowboys and cowgirls. Other ac- tivities included playing bingo at the Manor, having a Christmas Party and attending the State Conference in Lincoln. Seniors Shane Thorstad and Bill Wagner qualified to go to San Francisco for Nationals. Fun- draising projects included a 50 50 Raffle, selling cheese and sausage, and M M's. FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) sponsored a Dress for Su- cess Day when business students were encourage to dress in business attire as they would if going in for a job interview. Seniors Jayne Mei- singer and Phillip Ranney won the contest. FBLA officers were Tammy Haddock, president; Laurie Cox, vice president; Evelyn Baumgart, treasurer; Angelique Singer, secre- tary. In State Competition held in Omaha, Rikki Austin and Laurie Cox received an honorable mention certificate in Business Graphics. In March, Plattsmouth placed third over 16 cities at the Lewis Central Business Contest. Math Club attended the Creighton University Math Contest in February, took part in the Nation- al High School Mathematics Exami- nation and Math Olympics in Mis- souri. Fundraising included selling Christmas letters from Santa to stu- dents. 53 New inductees of National Honor Society prepare to take their oath. Members included Dawn Gogerty, Jeff Meisinger, Johnny Kurt and Angelique Singer. The annual received first-place ratings from NHSPA. Seniors Pattie Harrison and Marcia Case kept busy selling ads to finance the 1984-85 book. 54 Yearbook Editor Laura Smith, senior, or- ganized the yearbook staff and tried to see that deadlines were met. This year the newspaper staff added more candids and an editorial in every issue. Here Senior Alex Carpenter and Junior Jodi Cundall work on the layout. NHS, Platter, Undergo Changes Journalism students found them- selves in a new classroom this year when the department was moved to the vocational wing. The 1983-84 Platter received first place ratings at the Nebraska High School Press Association contest. Following suggestions from the judges, the staff changed the masth- ead design, incorporated candids and a cartoon in each issue and be- gan using staff editorials. Senior Kathy Albin served as edi- tor and Junior Ann Masters was as- sistant. These people also had staff positions: Senior Alex Carpenter and Jodi Cundall, layout; Tracy Por- ter, copyreader; Jay Martin, photo editor; Mary Schreiber, exchange. The separate Plattonian staff was headed by Senior Laura Smith. The '83-'84 book also received first class ratings from NHSPA. At the spring contest Johnny Kurt competed in yearbook copywriting and Bemie Ulrich in cartooning. Bemie re- ceived an honorable mention. Honor Society held its induction dinner on May 9 with 23 new mem- bers honored. Juniors chosen were: Tina Coen, Dawn Gogerty, Angeli- que Singer, Johnny Kurt and Jeff Meisinger. Sophomore honorees included: Brian Bresnahan, Missy McCormick, Jodi Draper, Brian Hudson, Debra Cunningham, Tina Porter, Heidi Birdsley, Tami McGowan, Janet Zang, Marvin Little, Tammy Stid- ham, Vynessa Bateman, Cindi Smith, Merri Woodward, Mary Hula, Laura Ranney, Amy Wehrbein and Janelle Pecha. Under the new sponsor, Mrs. Mary Caverzagie, the dinner re- placed the induction ceremony for- merly held on Honors Night. Old members of Honor society tried several projects during the year to serve the community. At Eas- ter, stuffed bunnies were sold and the money donated to the Platts- mouth Manor. Junior Ann Masters served as the assistant editor of the paper. She helped write headlines and correct stories. Staff member Sandra Hild is also pictured. Newly elected Honor Society Mem- bers Mary Hula and Cherie Gootee light candles at the induction. 55 Organizations and audiences were treat- ed throughout the year with chorus perfor- mances. Here, Director Ron Nelson leads the girls' group during an evening concert. After the fall musical, the chorus can re- lax. Pictured here are Juniors Lisa Martin, Yvonne Ratzburg and Val Stewart. Senior Debbie Miller is in the background. 7 Superiors Crown Choral Year The vocal music department be- gan the year by taking part in the musical production Where is the Mayor? held in November. Other activities that the chorus members were involved in were performances at Rotary, the Masonic Home and the Manor, a winter and spring concert, attending the East- ern Midlands Conference vocal clinic at Peru State College and Dis- trict Music Contest on April 19 and 20 at which the chorus earned an “Excellent rating. Recipients of Superior ratings at contest were Laura Shown, girls' high voice; Merri Woodward, girls’ low voice: Chad Lamb, boys' medi- um voice; Phillip Ranney, boys' high voice; and the girls' trio of Debbie Miller, Kelli Henry and Laura Shown. Receiving Excellent ratings were Debbie Miller, girls' high voice; the mixed duet of Phillip Ran- ney and Merri Woodward and the boys' trio of Chad Lamb, Bill Goesch and Phillip Ranney. Receiv- ing a good rating was Tammy Pe- ters, girls' medium voice. Contest is a measurement of one's accomplishments and abilities against others, said choral director, Mr. Ron Nelson. It is a valuable experience because it helps the stu- dent gain personal growth, poise, control and confidence in dealing with other people. The contest en- tries are judged rather strictly — the superior recipients must be notice- ably above those that were judged excellent. At the spring concert, Mr. Nelson presented awards to the All- Around Musicians from each class. They were Seniors Debbie Miller and Phillip Ranney, Juniors Kelli Henry and Bill Goesch, Sopho- mores Merri Woodward and Chad Lamb and Freshman Laura Shown and Jeanne Carmichael. At district contest, the chorus group re- ceived an excellent rating. Senior Phillip Ranney earned a superi- or rating in boys’ high voice at contest. 57 58 Three of the four older ladies in the play, Laura Shown. Yvonne Ratzburg and Lisa Martin sing “A Lady Is Lovely. Where Is the Mayor? is the main question for Phillip Ranney, Chad Lamb and Bill Goesch. Singing and dancing to the song Mr. Blair are Jeanne Carmichael and Valeree Stewart. Chad Lamb and Merri Woodward search lor s mayor who is desperately needed. Drama Students Look For Mayor Ii was showtime again for PHS! This year, the chorus and drama de- partments, with a little help from band members, put on the play, Where's the Mayor? The cast was led by Mr. Ron Nel- son and Ms. Connie Gonyea and Student Directors Debbie O'Con- nell and Lisa Marks. Included in the cast were Debbie Miller, Merri Woodward, Yvonne Ratzburg, Laura Shown, Lisa Martin, Phillip Ranney. Other cast members included Mark Chudy, Kelli Henry, Richard Ratzburg, Toby Shanks, Valeree Stewart, Vynessa Bateman, Jeanne Carmichael, Trent Rice, Tammy Clark, Barbie Kintzle and Patti Ba- ker. Nine people were listed as stage crew: Polly Butler, George Alves, Rudy Cruz, Michelle Sorrell, Shan- del Hull, Trish Matteo, Denise Hicks, Laura Smith and Kara Sheil. A small ensemble provided the music and these people were Tina Coen, Kara Sheil, Kathy Albin, Bek- kijo Barkus, John Kurt, Mr. John Brooks, Mr. Ken Kull and Mrs. Mary Nelson. In evaluating the play, Mr. Nelson commented, We received a lot of compliments on the play — espe- cially the 'old ladies' roles. As in years past, a meal was served by the Food Service I and II classes under the supervision of Mrs. Jacque Gaebel. Tracy Andrews, Kim Beck, Keith Foster, Kim Free- burg, Sherry Hanika, Mike Jackson, Cindy Jamison, Pam Jensen, Steve Kennedy, Craig Overman, Tammy Robinson, Lori Trabert, Charles Wood and Frank Lucas were part of the class. Food Service II members helping included Tina Clark, Julie Coleman, MaiLyn Christie, Shelley Dasher, Denise Hammann, Dave Hardin, Kent Meisinger and Bailie Piper. The meal consisted of beef cor- don-bleu, baked potato, green- beans almondine, homemade bread, straw berry-gelatine parfait. Before the play, Laura Smith helps Laura Shown put on her makeup. Students who take over City Hall include Toby Shanks and Mark Chudy. 59 Chosen for All-State Band Honors were Johnny Kurt and Kathy Albin. 60 Flutes and clarinets are important parts of a concert band. Here the sections perform at District Contest in Auburn. Practice pays off, as Heidi Birdsley proves with several superior ratings on her flute. Band Olympics participants brought home the first place trophy: (front) Brian Hud- son, Merri Woodward. Angie McGraw, and Vicki Toman; (second) Amy Wehrbein, Dawn Henry, Bekkijo Barkus, Caroline Olson and Cindy Toman; (back) Tammy Stidham, Trent Rice, Janelle Pecha, Heidi Birdsley and Laura Ranney. Honor Bands Chose 8 PHS-ers The Plattsmouth High School Concert Band completed a success- ful year with the district contest highlighting the season. The instrumental music depart- ment brought home 17 superior ratings and eight excellent ratings on solos and small ensembles, with the band receiving a rating of excel- lent. Solos and small ensembles earn- ing superiors were Tina Coen, flute and piccolo; Kara Sheil, flute; Heidi Birdsley, flute; Amy Wehrbein, flute and piano; Kathy Albin, clarinet; Johnny Kurt, alto sax; Brian Hudson, alto sax; Merri Woodward, French horn; flute duet (Tina and Kara); flute trio (Tina, Kara and Amy); clari- net quartet (Bekkijo Barkus, Cindy Toman, Angie McGraw and Dawn Henry); mixed clarinet quartet (Kathy, Laurie Smith, Michelle Hughes and Debbie Miller): flute- clarinet duet (Johnny and ‘Kathy); and sax trio (Johnny, Brian and Jo- dell Meisinger.) During concert season, there are many opportunities for students who want to advance their skills. Various clinics, conferences and honor bands are conducted throughout the state. Three honor bands that students from PHS can audition for are the Nebraska All-State Band, the NWU Plainsman Honors Band and the UNO Honors Band. Eight students from Plattsmouth were selected for these honor bands. Kathy Albin and Johnny Kurt were chosen for the All-State Band and Kathy, Johnny, Tina Coen and Kara Sheil were selected to the Plainsman Honors Band. Picked for the UNO Honors Band were Kathy, Johnny, Tina, Kara, Laura Ranney, Debbie Lepert, Merri Woodward and Bekkijo Barkus. To conclude the year, Directors Skip Kull and John Brooks present- ed awards and spoke about the year's activities at the annual Band Banquet on May 5. 61 The Field, Everyone Is An Athlete At Heart In The Stands Or On My pastimes are sports, with a capital S”, I don’t have time for anything else. It’s football games, basket- ball games and track meets for nine months, with prac- tices all year long . . . Up at dawn and off to school. Blocking, passing, run- ning, jumping, shooting, run- ning, weightlifting, stretch- ing, running ... And that’s just before school! And the games! The games are great! Plowing over the opposition! The crowd yelling and screaming at the thrill of victory ... or the coach yelling and screaming at the agony of defeat ... Then it’s practice, prac- tice and more practice . .. Running, running . . . and more running ... Coach Rock Nelson watches from the side- . lines during a junior-varsity game. Sports Football ......................64 Volleyball ....................66 Cross Country .................68 Girls’ Golf ...................70 Boys’ Basketball ..............72 Girls’ Basketball ............ 74 Wrestling .....................76 Boys’ Track .................. 78 Girls’ Track ..................80 Boys’ Golf ....................82 Athletic Banquet ............. 84 Pleased with their victory are Juniors Denice Eaton and Lori Jeanneret. Seniors Tracy Porter and Sandra Hild block a shot during a home game with Ashland. 63 New Coach Stresses Attitude Mike Jackson, Jeff Winters Earn All-Conference Honors With new Head Coach Cal Ja- cobs and 16 returning lettermen, the football team finished its up- and-down season with a 4-4 record — losing four of the five away games and winning all home games. The keystone of the football program emphasized a positive at- titude. As quoted in the Journal Coach Jacobs said, “I want the kids to leave my program feeling a little bit better about themselves. I don’t coach X’s and O’s, I coach people.” This is how Junior Dave Rei- chart summed up his viewpoints: “The season was an experience, but I think definitely we’re one of the hardest-hitting teams in the conference.” Coach Jacobs also added, “My most memorable game is Elkhorn, which we won. I felt we came to- gether with a whole-team effort.” The football captain honors were shared by three seniors this year-Jay Martin, Jeff Winters and Sean Pohlmeier. Leadership and experience was a strong factor in the Blue Devil success, which was shown by the captains. Getting All-Conference honors were Mike Jackson and Jeff Win- ters, and receiving All-Conference Honorable Mention were Bryan McKulsky, Kent Hutton, Jay Martin, Kevin Heim, Todd McGowan, Sean Pohlmeier, Steve Combs and Chris Kindelin. Graduating seniors include: Dave Hardin, McGowan, McKulsky, Pohlmeier, Heim, Kin- delin, Winters, Martin, Jackson, Combs and Todd Nielsen. Senior Lineman Sean Pohlmeier watches as Senior Runningback Mike Jackson cuts off a block from Senior Line- man Bryan McKulsky. FOOTBALL SQUAD. Front: Jeff Paten- aude, Frank Lucas, Steve Combs, Chris Kindelin, Bryan McKulsky, Kevin Heim, David Hardin, Kevin Dasher, Manager Ray Boren; Second: Bill McGraw, Chris Winscot, Spencer Pohlmeier, Richard Church, Sean Pohlmeier, Jay Martin, Jeff Winters, Mike Jackson, Brian Bresnahan; Third: Doug Sikora, Mike Hagar, Robie Church, Craig Ford, Dave Reichart, Kent Hutton, Matt Glup, Kevin Schreiner; Fourth: Randy Pecha, Kevin Caverzagie, Lee Kshywonis, Mike Keema, Todd McGowan, Steve Felthousen, Sean Lewis, Dennis Horn, Bob Combs; Fifth: David Peters, Clete Schrock, Troy Ferdig, Brad Sekella, Rudy Cruz, Gary Carter, Larry Cadwell, Matt Masters, Jim Herdlitchka, Bill Lukash; Sixth: Tom Weaver, Kelly Boren, Jason Kraeger, Chris Stoll, Brian Roads, Richard Ratzburg, Chad Hart, Charlie Miller. Scoreboard BLAIR PHS b OPP. 27 AIBIRN :u 19 GRETNA 8 18 KLKHOKN 15 12 NORRIS 14 6 WAVKRLY 14 10 PLATTEVIEVV b 15 NEBRASKA CITY b O.T.I4 Putting the hit on a Gretna running back is Senior Linebacker Steve Combs. About to receive a play from Coach Cal Jacobs is Junior Kevin Schreiner. Ready to block is Senior Runningback Mike Jackson. “The team made great im- provement once members learned the value of a maxi- mum effort. The last game was very disappointing but I also think there are reasons to be optimistic for next year.” — Trainer Scott Hawk Devils Suffer Tough Season Covert Picked For All-Conference; Porter, Freeburg Receive Mention Rewarding season or a dis- appointing one? Members of the volleyball squad used both expressions to describe the season. Al- though the wins were few, the girls feel they main- tained their spirit and team- work and supported each other. The record at the end of the season was 4-11. A loss to Roncalli in the first game of the season was the first of many disappoint- ments. According to Coach Kirsten Wooten, this contest is the one to be remembered. “We played with our hearts and didn’t quit. We didn’t let Roncalli’s 1 seed in the tournament scare us!” Jenny Covert led the team in serving with 98% efficien- cy and in blocking with 33 blocks. According to Coach Woo- ten, “All of the seniors pro- vided good leadership and were good role models for the others to follow.” Jenny Covert was selected to the All-Conference Team and Tracy Porter and Tammy Freeburg received Honor- able Mention. Graduating seniors in- clude Jenny Covert, Tammy Freeburg, Sandra Hild, Tra- cy Porter, Jayne Meisinger and Marcia Case. Did something exciting happen? That seems to be the case, as Junior Varsity team members enjoy a victory. VOLLEYBALL TEAM. Front: Sandra Hild, Marcia Case, Jenny Covert, Tracy Porter, Tammy Freeburg, Jayne Mei- singer; Back: Coach Joy Scanlan, Jodi Cundall, Trish Lewandowski, Jodell Mei- singer, Tina Porter, Tami McGowan, Mary Moorehead and Coach Kirsten Wooten. Scoreboard Honcalli Cathedral Ashland Gretna Klkhorn Nebr. City Auburn Ashland Duchesne Waverly-CONF. Platt eview Blair Waverly Norris PHS OPP. 14-15-14 16-3-16 15-15 10-3 15-4 4 8-15-15 0-7 15-15 10-8 15-15 8-10 15-15 15-15 4-5 9-6 15-15 15-17-15 4-19-11 4-7 15-15 15-15 10-13 12-0 15-15 7-4 15-15 5-1 15-15 Waverl v - DISTRICTS 3-4 15-15 Janelle Pecha, sophomore, demon- strates what the team calls a “bloody-nose block”. The objective is to give the oppo- nent a bloody nose. Six-year volleyball veteran Jenny Covert, senior, pairs up with Junior Jodi Cundall for one of her team-leading 33 blocks. Junior Jody Cundall shows she can serve as well as she sets. Jodi and team- mate Sandra Hild led in setting, with a 93% efficiency. “The season got off to a great start and our sense of teamwork remained high, even though we didn’t have a winning season.” — Marcia Case, senior. 67 Luehrs, Babcock To State Team Builds On ‘Hard Workers And Natural Talents’ Twenty boys and eight girls went out for cross country this year. Coach Cecil McKnight said, “There are more people running than ever before. This year was the first year that we have had a boys’ and girls’ team for every meet.” For a school to be considered a team and receive points as a team there must be at least four boys and four girls running varsity. The boys and girls are scored separate- ly- Coach McKnight said he had both hard workers and natural talents on the team. He named Pat Babcock, sophomore, Kevin Luehrs, junior, and Dawn Stoehr, freshman, as outstanding mem- bers. A practice consists of anywhere from one to four miles everyday. At meets, the boys’ course is 3.1 miles and the girls’ is 2.5 miles. This year two Plattsmouth run- ners made it to state. At the state meet there were 101 runners. Ke- vin Luehrs placed 14 and Pat Bab- cock placed 33. Senior members and team cap- tains were Randy Dickman and Bill Wagner. The girls’ team cap- tain was Deana Millington. When asked to summarize the year Larry Ludwig, junior, replied, “This year was the most exciting year I have had in this sport. The team was young but we had a lot of strength and everyone gave 100% ... we’re heading for a state championship.” Coach Cecil McKnight shows Fresh- man Dawn Stoehr the Syracuse course. CROSS COUNTRY: Front: David Lesher, Pat Babcock, Larry Ludwig, Kevin Luehrs, Randy Dickman, Mark Pri- bramsky, Rich Propst; Middle: Trish Matteo, Tina Coen, Anne Southerland, Dyan Foss, Coach Cecil McKnight, Deana Millington, Dawn Stoehr, Laura Ranney; Back: Butch Jagodzinski, Chad Lamb, Brian Wagner, Jeff Brink, Buck Meisinger, Bill Wagner, David Klanecky. 68 Scoreboard Pat Babcock, sophomore, shows his de- termination to make state in the district meet at Syracuse. Five varsity members wait for the gun at Syracuse. Finishing a tough trial at Syracuse is Junior Deana Millington. “This sport is different than others in that a person has no time limit. He has to set his own pace and go as fast as he can according to how he feels. Then if his effort is good and he has done well, he is proud and the coach is happy.” — Larry Ludwig, junior. 69 Five Golfers Make State Lori Jeanneret, Kelly Gansemer Lead Scoring With 53, 55 Averages. Girls’ golf team won 80 per cent of the dual meets and placed high in several invitationals. The Lady Devils made their third consecutive trip to state by placing third at the district meet. The girls that qualified for state were Denice Eaton, Lori Jean- neret, Kelly Gansemer, Kathy Beebe and Joni Baumgart. Kathy Beebe evaluated the team’s state performance, “I think we did as well as we could because there were a lot of hard teams at state”. When asked about outstanding members, Coach Don Freeburg named Lori Jeanneret and Kelly Gansemer. Gansemer had a season average of 53.15. She placed first in the Wahoo Dual, Ashland Dual, Pius X Dual and fourth at Districts. Jeanneret had a season average of 55.07. She placed first in the Syracuse Dual and second in the Blue Devil Invitational. Other averages for the Lady Devils include: Denice Eaton, 56.79; Kathy Beebe, 64.67; Becky Van Scyoc, 70.14; Joni Baumgart, 64.08; and Kasey Piper, 70.75. Although, the girls had a suc- cessful season, Coach Freeburg felt they didn’t play up to their potential. Coach Freeburg also stated, “We had a young team and with a lot of practice over the summer, the girls should show their true ability. Winning isn’t everything but making the effort to win is everything.” GOLF TEAM. Front: Kasey Piper, Den- ice Eaton, Becky Van Scyoc; Second: Joni% Baumgart, Kelly Gansemer, Coach Don Freeburg, Lori Jeanneret, Kathy Beebe. Keeping an eye on the ball is Sophomore Joni Baumgart. 70 Scoreboard PHS OPP. Syracuse 189 198 Wah(H) 234 238 Duchesne 233 185 Blair Inv. 3rd Ashland 226 230 Ashland Inv. 4th Pius X 232 264 PHS Inv. 2nd Districts 3rd State 7th A season average of 70.75 was recorded by Sophomore Kasey Piper. One of the five state qualifiers. Junior Lori Jeanneret swings for the long shot. State qualifiers included Lori Jean- neret, Denice Eaton, Kelly Gansemer, Kathy Beebe and Joni Baumgart. Escorting her partner to the tee is Ju- nior Kathy Beebe. “Coach Freeburg added pi- zazz to the season by skipping on the golf course while singing, ‘Mickey Mouse. ” — Kelly Gansemer, junior. 71 New Coaches Build Team Jeff Winters, Jay Martin Lead In Scoring, Rebounding “Although our basketball pro- gram is light years away from where Coach Hawk and I would like it to be, we feel that progress was made this year,” stated new Head Coach Bob Kremke when asked to evaluate the season. Coach Kremke, who was assist- ed by Coach Scott Hawk, has been coaching basketball for sixteen years and all of them have been winning seasons. Coach Hawk graduated from Creighton Prep and then from Southwest Missou- ri State. The fact that there were only three returning lettermen hurt the Devils who ended with a 4-15 re- cord. Also players were lost be- cause of disciplinary action and also to injuries. Letterman Kurt Johnson was forced to quit be- cause of a back injury and Senior Jay Martin dislocated his finger during the Crete game and was out for a short time. Jay Martin was leading re- bounder and Jeff Winters was leading scorer and was named to All-Conference. Coach Kremke named Randy Pecha, sophomore, as the most improved player. Martin commented on the sea- son by saying, “We didn’t lack hustle but we lacked execution.” When asked about the best game of the season, Winters named the Waverly game: “That team was one of the better teams in the con- ference and we won in the closing seconds.” Graduating seniors include Mike Jackson, Alex Carpenter, Winters, Martin and Rod Draper. Junior Buck Meisinger waits to see if his shot has been successful. VARSITY BASKETBALL. Front: Jackson, Alex Carpenter; Back: Randy Rodger Redden, Kevin Caverzagie, Kurt Pecha, Rod Draper, Jay Martin, Buck Mei- Johnson, Jeff Brink; Second: Frank Lu- singer, cas, Jeff Winters, Craig Wehrbein, Mike Scoreboard PHS Macy f 5 OPP 51 Cathedral 46 64 Auburn 28 56 Ashland f 6 69 Holiday Tourn. Auburn 56 60 Crete 47 48 Platt eview 51 59 Waverlv 61 60 Blair 46 56 Mt. Michael 44 74 Neb. City 45 64 Klkhorn 48 57 EMC Neb. City 47 64 Norris 51 58 Bellevue Christian 71 51 Gretna 59 49 St. Alberts 48 57 Cdenwood 59 61 Districts Platteview 45 57 Concentration is apparent here as Ju- nior Craig Wehrbein attempts a free throw. Senior Rod Draper pulls up for a jump shot in the Devil’s victory over Macy. Senior Jay Martin shows his perfec- tion while shooting a free throw at a home game. Devils Achieve Ultimate Goal Trip To State Tourney, Final Rating Of Fourth Top Excellent Season Ending the season with a 21-3 record, the Lady Devils earned a fourth-place rating in the state. Traveling to the state tournament in Lincoln, the girls disappointed- ly got knocked out in the first round by Gothenburg 57-51. Although the girls ended in a down, they set many records dur- ing the season. These included a new school record for most points in one game against Gretna with 81. This year the team, coached by Don Freeburg, had only three sen- iors; Tracy Porter, Tammy Free- burg, and Jenny Covert. Tracy and Tammy both received All- Conference Honors while Jenny received All-Conference Honor- able Mention. Also Tammy re- ceived Second Team All-State with Tracy and Jenny receiving All-State Honorable Mention. The J.V. also came off on a high note with a 12-1 record. Leading scorers for them were Tami McGowan who had 90 and Tara Jenkins with 69. The team had quite a difficult time trying to field a J.V. and var- sity team with only 14 girls and operating under the 5 quarter- mile regulation. This rule was set up so a player can only play 5 quarters in one night of J.V. and varsity. Leading scorers for varsity were Freeburg, 479 and Porter, 280. Tammy also led in steals, 108 and rebounds, 232. Covert and Jodi Draper were second in rebounding with 151. Mindy Iwersen led in as- sists with 80. The thrill of victory feels good to Dawn Stoehr, Mindy Iwersen, Kelly Gansemer and Kari Fogal after winning the district tournament. VARSITY BASKETBALL. Front: Jenny Covert, Tracy Porter, Tammy Freeburg, Mindy Iwersen; Middle: Lori Jeanneret, Jodell Meisinger, Jodi Draper, Janette Pe- cha. Dawn Stoehr; Back: Tami McGowan, Anne Sutherland, Kelly Gansemer, Tara Jenkins. 74 Despite being heavily guarded, Sopho- more Jodi Draper pulls up for a jump shot. Not even screaming can break the con- centration of Senior Tracy Porter as she puts one up for two. Tracy ended with a 53% field goal percentage. Senior Jenny Covert skys for it during a jump ball. Jenny’s jumping ability helped her pull down 151 rebounds. 75 Dasher Places 5th At State 5 Wrestlers Travel To State After Season Record Of 9-1 Five wrestlers qualified for the state tournament making it a good season for Head Coach Ferde Go- ing’s matmen. Sophomore Terry Dasher was the only wrestler to place with a fifth place finish at 112 pounds. Injuries hurt Senior Rick Kee- ma’s chances. He earned a 20-0 re- cord throughout the season but was unable to compete for state. Other state qualifiers included Shane Green (junior, 105 lbs.), Jerry Dasher (sophomore, 119 lbs.), Sean Pohlmeier (senior, 185 lbs.), Bryan McKulsky (senior, heavyweight). Dual record for the varsity team ended at 9-1 and the freshmen team recorded a 0-2 record. Coach Going cited Rick Keema for a great undefeated season and the Dashers for outstanding sea- sons for sophomores. Also, Coach Goings named Chris Kindelin, Pohlmeier and McKulsky for their seasons. The varsity wrestlers and their records are as follows: Keema (167) 20-0; Kindelin (132) 24-5; Todd Nielsen (145) 1-17; Green (105) 5-8; Spencer Pohlmeier (155) 17-14; Mike Keema (138) 14- 10; Butch Jagodzinzki (98) 14-14; David Klanecky (98) 6-13. Graduating seniors include Rick Keema, Bryan McKulsky, Sean Pohlmeier, Chris Kindelin, Todd Nielsen. Undefeated co-captain Rick Keema held a 20-0 record. .WRESTI.ERS.Front: Butch Jagodzinski, Jerry Dasher, Mike Keema, Terry Dasher; Second: Spencer Pohlmeier, Chris Kinde- lin, Rick Keema, and Bryan McKulsky. 76 One of the three sophomores, Mike Keema is shown wrestling at an invita- tional. Sophomore Terry Dasher was the only PHS wrestler to place at the state tourna- ment. Co-captain Chris Kindelin finished with a record of 24-5. Junior varsity wrestler Bob Combs finished with a record 11-4-2. “This could have been the best year in Plattsmouth wrestling but we did not fin- ish the season healthy or, in some cases, with the right at- titude.” — Head Coach Ferde Goings 77 Devils Qualify 4 for State Lack Of Experience And Injuries Cause Disappointing Season The Plattsmouth boys track team completed its year by having four boys qualify for state. Second year qualifiers were Juniors Dave Reichart and Kent Hutton. Dave made it to state by placing first in long jump with a jump of 20’101 2” and with a leap of 44’6” in the triple jump. Hutton also placed first at districts with a toss of 49’10l 2” in the shot put. Going to state for the first time were Senior Todd McGowan and Sophomore Brad Brown. Todd also placed in the shot put with a throw of 47’11”. Brad jumped 20’7” in the long jump to give him a third-place rating at districts. During the season, the boys brought home a first-place trophy after winning the Gretna Invita- tional. A 1-2 finish in the shot put was the best performance by the Plattsmouth boys in the Syracuse Invite. Hutton placed first in the shot with a toss of 50’8” while Sophomore Matt Glup finished second with a throw of 48’6”. Letterwinners for the boys were: (juniors) Jeff Brink, Richard Church, Kent Hutton, Frank Lu- cas, Larry Ludwig, Jeff (Buck) Meisinger, Randy Pecha, Dave Reichart and Craig Wehrbein; (sophomores) Pat Babcock, Brian Breshnahan, Brad Brown, Robie Church, Matt Glup, Mike Hagar and Mark Pribramsky; (freshmen) Bill Lukash, Robert McGraw. This year’s graduating seniors were: Jay Martin, Todd McGowan, and Bill Wagner. As the team gets ready to leave for Districts, Coach Cal Jacobs gives advice to Freshman Bill Lukash. BOYS TRACK. Front: Bill Wagner, Todd McGowan, Mike Jackson, Jay Martin, Kent Hutton, Dave Reichart, Craig Wehr- bein; Second: Randy Pecha, Brad Sekella, Troy Wood, Frank Lucas, Buck Meisinger, Bill McGraw, Pat Babcock; Third: Mark Pribramsky, Kevin Schreiner, Richard Church, Jeff Brink, Larry Ludwig, Steve Umholtz, Robert McGraw; Fourth: Brian Wagner, Craig Martin, Brian Breshnahan, Brad Brown, Mike Hagar, Robie Church, Matt Glup; Fifth: Bill Lukash, Bob Combs, Trent Rice, Jason Sekella, Tom Hyde and Dennis Horn. 78 Scoreboard PHS Boys Town 15th Crete Indoor 8th Peru Indoor 4th (tie) Gretna Inv. 1st Neb. City 1st Syracuse Inv. 6th PHS 6th Conference Meet 7th Blair Dual 1st Blair Inv. 5th Districts 4th One of the “whalers was Junior Kent Hutton who earned a trip to state. Senior Jay Martin competes in one of the running events. Martin was honored at the Athletic Banquet as “Athlete of the Year.” Caught in midair is Jumper David Rei- chart. “What I will remember about the track season is our invita- tional. Everyone, especially the people in the field events, per- formed well.” — Sophomore Steve Umholtz 79 Ann iscus Record; Named ‘Outstanding’ Trackster Five top finishes in the district track meet sent eight girls to com- pete at the May 17 and 18 State Track Meet. Starting the season off with snow still on the ground never dis- couraged over 30 girls from want- ing to compete. The season started slow with only a few people plac- ing and times not up to par. Nev- ertheless the Blue Devils came to- gether and finished 3rd in the team scoring at Districts. One school record was broken this season at districts, Junior Ann Masters in the discus with a toss of 123T1” beating the old re- cord of 113T0” by Ronda Buethe set in 1978. This was good enough to give her a first place and a chance at state. Junior Lori Jean- neret also placed in the discus at second. She threw 112’ even and won a spot at state. Other team members going to state were the 3200 relay team who received second with a time of 10:36. Team runners were Dawn Stoehr, Stacy Schreiber, Tammy Freeburg and Lisa Cubrich. Dawn Henry and Janelle Pecha also re- ceived honors and competed at state in the 200 m and high jump respectively. This year the “Outstanding Trackster” award was given to Ann Masters and Freshman Lisa Cubrich received “Most Improved Runner.” The comment most commonly made about the team was how young the team was and how most of the points scored came from field events. Graduating seniors were Laurie Cox, Tammy Freeburg, Sandra Hild and Kris Shown. Striding it out ’til the very end is Fresh- man Lisa Cubrich. Lisa’s best time was 2:34.24. GIRLS’ TRACK. Front: Sandra Hild, Tammy Freeburg, Kris Shown, Laurie Cox; Second: Mgr. Trish Lewandowski, Debbie Priebe, Ann Masters, Jodi Cundall, Lori Jeanneret, Dyan Foss, Mgr. Sherri Ba- burek; Third: Tina Porter, Dena Os- trander, Dawn Henry, Jodi Draper, Ann Southerland, Kasey Piper, Janelle Pecha, Tami McGowan; Fourth: Michelle Koss, Lisa Cubrich, Stacy Schreiber, Deanne Durkin, Dawn Stoehr, Roxi Bradway, Lau- ra Sholten, Kris Fornoff. 80 Good form and technique is the key to setting a school record. Junior Ann Mas- ters did so in the discus with a toss of 123 11”. Ready for yet another good day out on the track are Senior Tammy Freeburg, Freshman Roxi Bradway and Juniors Jodi Cundall and Lori Jeanneret. Junior Dyan Foss passes her competi- tion on the last curve to finish her 800m run in 2:58 “This year’s track season was memorable and we had some fun times. For example, we had popsicles during practice and, one time, we had watermelon.” — Sophomore Tami McGowan 81 Lone Senior Leads Golfers ‘Outstanding Golfer’ Todd Nielsen Makes State; 10 Receive Letters One golfer, Senior Todd Niel- sen, represented his team at the state meet, May 16, at Alliance. Although he did not place, Niel- sen finished his high school career with this second state qualifica- tion. Besides Nielsen’s tie for sixth place at districts, other golfers tal- lied these scores: Chris Winscot, 90; Eric Olson, 91; Kevin Dasher, 99; Kevin Caverzagie, 105. Wins- cot lost a playoff for tenth place. Coach Tom Schirmer comment- ed that the team members saved their best performances for the district competition. As quoted in The Journal, Coach Schirmer said that the team “played well on a tough course.” In duals, the team earned a 3-3 record beating Cathedral, Auburn and Gretna and losing to Mount Michael, Glenwood and Elkhorn. The team finished sixth at the Nebraska City Invitational and fourteenth at Blair’s Invite. At the spring Athletic Banquet, Nielsen was named outstanding golfer and these people received letters: Nielsen, Caverzagie, Dash- er, Olson, Richard Propst, Rodger Redden, Brian Hudson, Winscot, J.R. Montgomery and Dave Pe- ters. Sophomores Brian Hudson was asked to evaluate the season: “We had a fair season but we could have done better. We should be very good next year since we are only losing one of our golfers, Todd Nielsen. The team goal for next year should be to do very well at districts and qualify the team for state. My personal goal will be to qualify for state.” Junior Rodger Redden was one of the returning lettermen who brought exper- ience to the team. GOLF. Front: Kevin Caverzagie, Todd Nielsen, Chris Winscot, Rodger Redden, Jeff Patenaude, Kevin Dasher; Middle: Richard Propst, Dave Peters, Richard Ratzburg, J.R. Montgomery, Jason Kraeger; Back: Clete Schrock, David Te- sarek, Eric Olson, Brian Hudson, Coach Tom Schirmer. 82 Scoreboard PHS OPP Ne. City Invite 6th Blair Invite 14th Cathedral 176 187 Auburn 199 200 Mt. Michael 197 168 Glen wood 210 182 Klkhorn 189 159 Gretna 198 176 Invitational Ne. City 182 Syracuse 196 PHS 185 Conference 5th District 8th The PHS golf team used the Bays Hills Golf Course for practice. Junior Richard Propst chooses an iron for his next shot. Freshmen Dave Peters was one of five ninth graders who joined the team this year. Watching the flight of his shot, Sopho- more Chris Winscot pauses during prac- tice. “Our advantage next year will be that we had a lot of underclassmen this year. The golfers gained exper- ience in competition and if they practice this summer we will have a good team next year.” — Coach Tom Schirmer 83 30 Athletes Get Spotlighted Freeburg, Martin, Covert Receive Special Honors At Athletic Banquet May 14 marked a memorable night in many athletes’ minds. It was the PHS annual athletic ban- quet. The evening was started off with a chicken and ham dinner served and made by the Food Ser- vice classes. Welcoming everyone was Senior Letterwinner Jenny Covert with the invocation by FCA Leader Connie Gonyea following. Dr. Paul Kennedy, a retiring professor from UNO, gave the ad- dress. He keyed his message to two four-lettered words “Love” and “Luck.” At the end of his address, Mrs. Janice Schneider, Board of Education President, presented him with a plaque saluting his years in education. After the address the awards session was started. Tammy Free- burg and Jay Martin were slated as the ’85 recipients of the out- standing boy girl athletes award. Jay also shared the honor of re- ceiving the Army Reserve Schol- ar-Athlete Award with Jenny Co- vert. Receiving another award with- out competing in any sports was Bob and Judy Hutton. They re- ceived Booster of the Year by Booster Club President Don Gar- nett. The following people were pre- sented captain certificates: Foot- ball: Sean Pohlmeier, Jay Martin, Jeff Winters; Volleyball: Sandra Hild, Tammy Freeburg, Jenny Covert, Tracy Porter, Marcia Case; Girls’ Cross Country: Deana Millington; Boys’ Cross Country: Randy Dickman, Bill Wagner; Girls’ Basketball: Jenny Covert, Tracy Porter, Tammy Freeburg; Wrestling: Chris Kindelin, Rick Keema; Girls’ Track: Kris Shown, Tammy Freeburg; Boys’ Track: Todd McGowan. Special recognition was given to Freshmen Lisa Cubrich, most improved runner; Junior Ann Masters, outstanding trackster; Junior Kelly Gansemer, most valuable golfer; Freshmen Dawn Stoehr, outstanding cross country runner. 84 Awards and trophies are a big part of the evening. Displaying their awards are Seniors Tammy Freeburg, Jay Martin and Jenny Covert. Every year one football player re- ceives the most valuable player trophy. Senior Mike Jackson was honored this year. Next to him are Boosters of the Year, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hutton. “The athletic banquet is the culminating event of our athletic program and a fit- ting arena to recognize the contributions of our athletes and coaches.” — Athletic Di- rector Doug Kyles 85 Preppies With Whizzes: Different People Make School Life Fun I wonder what would hap- pen if I walked down the hall with my eyes closed? Would the 485 students in this build- ing stay out of my way or would I end up crushed against the fire doors . .. However, if 1 closed my eyes I would miss seeing all the interesting people in this building from September to June-120 freshmen, 131 sopho- mores, 117 juniors, 118 seniors ... and then there are the teachers, janitors, cooks and secretaries ... What a variety of people are here- farm kids and city kids, preppies and punks, computer whizzes and liter- ary geniuses, kids that have lived all over the world and kids whose ancestors settled the land that the family lives on today . . . Close my eyes? No way! I’m going to keep my eyes on these people!” 86 People Staff 1 .. 88 Freshmen . . . . . 92 Sophomores . . 98 Juniors . 104 Seniors .. 110 Halloween is a fun time. Susan Goesch dressed as Raggedy Ann for a contest spon- sored by DECA. Working with computers is one of James Dvorak's pastimes. 87 Jon t Allbough: School Secretary Jone Anderson: Counselor. CheeheocJng ond Dr Team Sponsor Honey Austin: Vocational Soad Studtes. Convnuntcortons SWb Steve Bernth: Prtndpcf Terl Bigelow: Engfch I 6 I. Vocational Engfch. Fundraising Charles Covering! : American hterory, Asy Arhlertc Dreoor, Days' Trock 0 Foorbal Mory Coverzogie: Office fVooice, Shonhond. Computer Use. NF6 Sponsor James Cootmorv Decordkeepng. Accoutring. 9rh voleybal Lourlne Fees: Spec� ! Education Aide Donald Free burg: CWogy. Physical Sdence. G«s' Golf ond Oaskerbal School Board Strives To Improve Education No school district con run efficiently without the help of o legislative body. Plorrsmourh boosts one of rhe largest school boards in rhe county. Also, rhe district hos rhe largest budget in Coss County ond employs more people than ony other district The nine members on rhe board are Janice Schneider, president; Dill Sullivan, vice president; Don Wehrbein, secretory; ond members Nancy Nichols, Roger Rob- erts, Jeff Sconlan, Dr. Charles Sroehr, Ja- Asslstani Superintendent Doug Townsend and Superintendent Jock Herweg look over the agenda for on upcoming school board meering. ner Cundoll ond Alan Wiles. Members ore elecred for o four-year rerm. Their compensation is nor mea- sured in material worrh bur by rhe im- provements mode in education. One recenr accomplishment of rhe board was rhe conrrocring of school bus- es with Harmon Dus Company instead of owning buses. This change helped ro rrim cosrs. Dudgering wos o consronr concern rhis year os store and federal governments threatened ro or did cur funds. The Doard explored orher ovenues of fi- nance induding downrown parking fines. A future goal of rhe board is rhe res- tructure of rhe elementary school library. The members hope ro moke rhe library system more effitienr ond easier ro use. The board meetings roke place or rhe high school and ore open ro rhe public. 88 Jocquelyn Goebel: Chid Core. Food Service. FHA Sponsor Connie Gonyeo Engfch. Speech Oomo, Fund rodng Beverly Horter: Business Moth. Work Experience Scott Howk: Govemmenr. Psychology. Sociology. Oaskerbol G 9rh Foorbol Col Jocobs: Physical Educorton. Foorbal G Gris' Trock Niece Jochlm� : Physical Educonon. Sports AAedone. Gris' Trock G Oaskerbol, Xrtor Ooss Sponsor Thomos Koppos: Chemrsrry. Physics. Physical Science Fronk Kokofojto: Algebra. Computer Use Kenneth Kull: Instrumental Lessons. Oond Doug Kyles: Asst Principal Athletic Brecor A Awaiting their turn to ploy voleybdl during the onnud Devilmorwo festivities ore Teachers Tom Schrmer and Ralph Tornosky Hall duty requires rhor o reocher srond in rhe hoi and be olerr Pictured is Social Studies Teacher Dob Priebe 89 C cll McKnight: Woods. Shop. Cross Country 6 Trod . Lew Out Sponsor Jo net Metslnger: Ubrory Aide Mory Nelson: Typng. FDLA Sponsor RonokJ Nelson: Voice Lessons. Chorv . Vocd Ensemble. Concert Oxer Virginio Poop: French. Englsh I. French Oub Sponsor Porricio Porter: Gudonce Secretary Robert Prlebe World H� ory. Sodd Srudes. Asst Troth and Wresting Ariln Rosmussen: Algebra I. Geometry. Computer Soence. Trigonometry Roy Reimer: IVocncd Science. Imro ro Science. Otology I. Wresting Jock Sooder Aura Shop. General Shop Many Hands Needed To Keep School Running Of course, reochers are imporranr ro rhe running of any school sysrem. Bur whor obour rhe unsung heroes of our hallways? And whor obour rhe champi- ons of rhe cafereria? These people moy somerimes seem invisible, bur rhe cusrodiol and cafereria workers ore essenriol in keeping our school deon and our srudenrs well-fed. There were some changes in rhe lunch room this posr year. On some days, rhe srudenrs were given a choice Cofererio workers Shirley Good. Nancy Algyo, Mi- chelle Foncree and Barbaro Krejd prepare for rhe noontime rush of main dish irems. This spring, rake-our lunches were offered on days when sandwiches and fries were served. Many people ore rheir rake-our meals ourside on rhe school grounds The price of rhe lunches remained rhe same as before — one dollar. The cafereria also offered milkshakes as well as milk and, in rhe winrer, served soup. These changes were popular ones and rhe financial siru- arion of rhe cafereria was good Cafereria employees include: Nancy Algyo, Yverre Cole, Shirley Good, Bar- bara Krejci and Lera Lamascus. Mrs. Krejd is in charge of rhe cafereria. Our school cusrodions hove rhe re- sponsibility of cleaning up afrer school functions as well as rhe doy-ro-day janito- rial duries. Plarrsmourh custodians are: Robert Ca- meron, Dick Henrichs, Herbert Powell, Cornelius Redden and Alvera Tschirren. 90 Thomos Schlrmet: Geometry. CdoAs. Compurer Science. Doys' Go� Cord Schreiner: Health Occuponons. School Norse. Counselor Audrey Smith: Engteh I I. Joumofcm I I. PuWcortoos Sponsor Shoron Smith: Foods. Chid Development, Home Economics. FHA Sponsor Lyle Stewort: Auro Body. Met oft Mory Stewort: School Secretary Dole Srrobel: Counselor. Senior Sponsor Ralph Tornosky: Sponoh I 0 I. Junior Sponsor Ruth Wassingen Dentburtve Educonon. Martsenng. DECA Sponsor Thomos Vise: Art I I, Art Oub Sponser Not Pictured: Kenneth Flint: Englsh. Cdege Englsh. Creative Writing. The Novel Ferde Goings: AJgebro. Vocariond Moth. Computer Sdence. Wresting Cooch Pot Montgomery: Ubronon. Medta Dlreoor Les Purdy: Spedd Education 465 students mean more rhan enough work for Mr Comer on, head janitor. The cafeteria facilities are frequency used by community groups. Enjoying o meol or rhe Knights of Columbus Fish Fry is Home Economics Teocher Shoron Smith 91 92 During English 1, freshmen are introduced to the high school library and do a short research unit. Pictured here are Bob Combs and John Williams. Physical Science is a requirement for ninth graders including Kirsten Kolhof, Lisa Cubrich. Kylee Schaffer. Barbie Kintzle. In home economics, Toby Shanks. Heather Benke. Joni Cubrich learn about cooking. If rhe rrurh be known, rhe freshmen year of high school might be rhe besr one instead of rhe worst one. Everything is new and every day may seem o little different. Some anxiety is port of rhe year os upperclassmen flex their muscles or ner- vous newcomers. Also freshmen prob- ably dread finding their way from rhe main door to every classroom in rhe building within rhe four-minute limit. Bur rhe ninth graders can look for- ward to participating in clubs and sports. They con compere in bottle cries and Devilmonia. As port of rhe physical edu- cation program, they con try their hand at skiing, badminton, bicycling and self defense On rhe academic side, Hack Finn and Romeo and Jul erowait them and world history gives them a new view of rhe globe. Don't tell rhe seniors bur rhe freshmen year may just be rhe besr year of all. Singing in Where's the Mayor'' was Freshmen Laura Shown Chuck Miller and Ember Gogerry srop ro check our rhe physical educonon class. Freshmen Choose Comic Hobby People hove many hobbies for rheir spore rime and collecting comic books is Dill Lukash’s and Dichord Rarzburg's. Abour four years ago rhey borh srarr- ed collecting by jusr buying one or re- ceiving rhem os gifts. Dill sees rhe hobby os a very enjoyable one and also knows rhe money value involved. Keeping rhe books in good condition is very imprronr. The comic rhor is worrh rhe most mon- ey is Dill's X-Men 102 and 103. Irs value is $12.00. Comic price guides keep Dill and Richard up on rhe prices. Together rhe rwo own obour 2000 comic books and rhe cosr ro rhem has probobly been obour 1500 dollars. The porenriol value is determined by how good rhe writer is and also rhe arrisrry and rhe condition of rhe comic book. Richard would like ro attend o future convention in Chicago and Dill has o goal ro jusr keep collecting. Tony Abercrombie Dorboro Ausrin Teresa Backus Parry Doker Candy Bornhouse April Beasley Dorothy Belrz Heorher Benke Adam Bluett Scorr Broderson Lorry Cadwell Don Coholene Lori Campbell Jeonne Carmichael Gary Carter Kim Choore Dave Chrisrie Jamie Clark Tommy Clark Mike Colebonk Bob Combs Deono Conn Jonie Cubrich Lisa Cubrich Chuck Daniels Jenny Doppen Troy Davis kick Draper Deonne Durkin Laurie Dvorak 94 Korhy Ehie Amro Elderboum Oorice Ermck Rich Feder Troy Ferdtg Jennifer Firzporrick Kris Fornoff Wendy Fronke Tim Fullerton Devon Fulton Rondy Fur mss Heorher G4es Ember Gogerry Joy Hoddock Holy Hogymosi Chod Horr Lynn Horrer Shelly Hoyes Jon Hedlund Jim Herdlrchko Michelle Hughes Tom Hyde Dorb Kmrzle Dovid Klonecky Sreven Klein Kirsren Kotx f Michelle Koss Joson Kroeger Srocey Krourh Dovid Lesher 95 Change Marks Freshmen Year Freshmen experienced many new chonges. This year's freshmen musr earn credits in marh and English. Also, drivers' education will nor be required free of charge. Rising costs have made it in- creasingly difficult to offer this summer class. The computer bus was offered to the freshmen and sophomore classes. This gave students a general idea about the operation of a computer. Computer knowledge is becoming increasingly im- portant in today's business world. Freshmen activities include roller skat- ing, trips to the local movie theater, hanging around Godfathers and occa- sionally riding around with upperdass- men Along with the orher changes, Student Council gave freshmen a new break. This year new trash cans were purchased and each came complete with its own lid. Dole Ungle Jeorme Lirte Tommie Luehrs D Lukash John Lukowski Roberto Mocedo Shown Morrin Marr Masters Dorboro McDoneld Tereso McDowell Angelo McGrow Dobby McGrow Donovon Merri Charles Mier Scott MJlingron Orion Miner J. IV Montgomery Scott Noth Kelly Ogle Coroline Olson Jerry Pennington Scott Pfeiffer Dovid Peters Rachoel Peters Robert Piner Carlo Poil Richard Rorzburg Jon Reimer Rob Rice Trent Rice % Nor Pictured Doryl Able Dorrin Cox Sherrie Erwin Shone Jensen Mike Kefoon Jerry Morsh Kylee Shaffer Roy Shulrz Freshmen Jeanne Lifle, Lisa Thorsrod, Kim Shipley and Lynn Horrer enjoyed rhe ski rrip on February 6 Scorr Roggee Evo Russell Kylee Schaffer Loro Schoiren Srocy Schreiber Jason Sekello Toby Shanks Kim Shipley Louro Shown Jeff Slump Jody Smirhson Down Sroehr Chris Sroll Mark Sullivon Jason Tellinghuisen David Tesorek Michelle Thiessen Rodney Thoms Uso Thorsrod Tomi Tmm Cindy Toman Vicki Toman Becky Von Scyoc Susan Walters 97 Being a sophomore means moving up one more srep on rhor four-year lad- der ro graduaron. When one reaches rhar sophomore year, one knows rhar he is no longer a freshman and will soon be a senior. This is rhe rransirional year between rhe senior and freshmen year. Sopho- mores ore no longer afraid of being rrashcanned. Also mosr sophomores ger rheir drivers license. One srarrs ro see rhem buzzing around rown in rheir por- enrs' car or if rhey ore lucky rhey will ger rheir own car. Sophomores ger rhe opporruniry ro learn abour comparers every year when rhe compurer bus from ESU comes for o week. The class of 1987 is rhe lorgesr class wirh 131 srudenrs. Ler's rake a look or rhe 113 of rhem who showed up for rhe ever-famous picrure day. The windows ot Mom s Cofe ore dean thanks ro Tino Porter Sophomores do hove o funny side. Here Amber Walker ond Jenny Pohlmeier show rheirs. 99 Sophomores Give Views On Year Sophomores were asked ro answer rhis question: Vhar does being a sopho- more mean ro you? These were some of rhe responses. Dena Osrranden Ir means having only rwo more years lefr. Tomi McGowan: Ir doesn’t mean much! Veil, I guess ir means almost be- ing an upperclassmen. Brian Bresnahon: Ir means being a lir- rle more rhon a freshman. Tony Toman: Ir gives me rhe privilege of picking on freshmen. Donna Varner: Ir means nor being rrashcanned. Travis Hoschar: Ir mokes me look for- ward ro being a senior. Hearher Schneider: Ir means nor being rhe ones picked on by rhe seniors and finally Turning 16. Brian Vagner: Ir gives me a sense of being more mature. Gory Adkins John Albers Robbie Albertson Mark AJgyo Tracy Andrews Par Bobcock Sondle Boker Chris Ooney Bekkijo Borkus jin Dorron Vynesso Boremon Joni Baumgorr Heidi Birdsley Kelly Boren Terry Bouge Brian Bresnohan Steve Brink Jim Brooks III Brad Brown Kellie Cormichael Robie Church Denny Clemens Wendy Condir Debra Cunningham Jerry Dasher Terry Dasher Foy Dion Jodi Draper Stacey Draper Mike Durkin 100 Sophomores never won or borrie cries bur come rtvough loud and srrong. Wendy Emmerr Sreve Fekjhousen Mon Gup Toni Gup Sreve Goesch Sonjo Geen Mjke Hogor Down Henry John Hoback Dennis Horn Orion Hudson Wode Hughes Mary Hula Shondel Hul Burch Jogodzinski Mike Keemo Mike Keller Dob Keppord Shown Koke Chod Lomb Seon Lewis Morvin Urrie Srephonie Long Julie March Lxso Marks Craig Morrin Trtsh Morreo Wo� y McAJfcrer Missy McCormick Mjke McCoy 101 Student Moves From Egypt To PHS Whar's red, has four wheels and lives in o goroge four monrhs our of rhe year? It's Mike Hogor's 1964 convertible Mus- tang. Mike, o sophomore or PHS nor only collects cars bur has lived and visired many interesting places. He moved to Plarrsmourh in August of 1984 from Cai- ro, Egypt where he lived for two years. Mike moved to Plarrsmourh to live with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dove Hogor, and to ploy football. The only sports offered in Cairo ore boseboll and track. While in Egypt, Mike enjoyed visiting rhe Pyramids and watching movies on rhe VCR — there ore no movie theaters in Cairo. Mike's favorite pastimes ore skiing (he prefers Zurich, Swirzerlond) and working on his cars. Mike said, The people in Cairo are o bit different than those in Nebraska. They follow rhe Moslem reli- gion very dosely and rhe society seems primitive. Mike's parents and sisters still live in Cairo. They will be bock in rhe Stores soon and then he will leave Plarrsmourh. He added that he will remember rhe special friendships he has mode at PHS. Mart McDoneld Tami McGowon VSam McGrow Chrisrtne Mink Mike Moore Tommi Morris Poulo Moss Ricky Noe Orion Noire Kim Nolring Debbie O'Connell Deno Osrrander Jonello Pecho Kosey Piper Down Plog Jenny Pohlmeier Michelle Pohlmeier Spencer Pohlmeier Tiro Porter Joe Prossel Mark Pribromsky Angie Prichard Louro Ronney Cothy Rieke Orion Roods Alon Russel Craig Sovolo Clere Schrock Joson Senje Suson Shebourn 102 While offending PHS, Mke Hogor was able ro enjoy boskerboH gomes — something he could nor do in Egypt. Mike Short Cindi Smith Mickey Smith Anne Southerland Tommy Sridhom Barb SrrubJe Mott Sullivon Tony Toman Steve Umholrz Orion Wagner Amber Waker Donna Warner Tom Weaver Amy Wehrbetn Byrin Wheatley Steve Wicklund Bod Wies Louro WMioms Not Pictured John Adams Casey Hopkins Gary Molk David Albert Travis Hoschor Christine Mursch John Corbin Theresa Mercer Lori Troberr Kim Freeburg Marvin Mink 103 Closs President Eric Schoch oversow the fundrots- ing efforts of rhe doss Candy bars soles were one of rhe more successful efforts. Sitting in the bleachers or orhleric evenrs is o sodol occasion or PHS Pictured here is Dovid P ei- chorr. Debbie Priebe's moin activity during her school years has been gymnastics 104 Being o junior means finally gerring rhar long-deserved respect, gerring the Car more often or even gerring one of your own. Juniors also rake on a tor of responsibil- ity wirh prom. They spenr many hours rrying ro raise money and purring up rhe decorations. Money was raised selling magazines, holloween candy and ar rhe concession sronds. Some other things juniors did were ro ocr as stewards during graduarion, and srarr preparing for college by raking ACT resr. Several srudenrs were asked whar rhey will remember about their junior year. Erich Schoch said Probably finding our rhar as a senior we're going ro have ro rake finals our lasr semester. Bur, as a whole, I rhoughr rhe junior year was great. Kelli Henry said she would remember my first rerm paper. Like many high school students. Therese Ferdig juggles o work schedule and a school schedule. During prom decorating week, rhe juniors spenr spare moments gening the gym reody. Korhy Beebe and Wendi Rice blow up boFoons 105 'Srudenr Express Carries Messages A small percenrage of class rime is spent on Things other than class work, such os writing nores. Correspondence is on important parr of everyone's day. Teachers usually ger upser when o srudenr ralks during doss. So, insreod he may send his rhoughrs, comments, complaints and ideas via “srudenr express. Disguising how this is done can be very funny. Some people rhrow wads of paper, pass a book or shoor an airplane. A nore can be rwo or rhree lines or four pages. Some people draw funny faces and wrire something underneath — orhers may give an enrire account of rheir life. Sometimes it is difficult to say what someone is thinking — writing it down is one way of getting an idea across. Some people even save nores ro read later on. This is a reminder of whom they liked and what they were doing. George Alves Shem Goburek Party Dover Kim Deck Orion Geckmon Kartiy Deebe Ray Doren Jeff Drink Kevin Coverzogie Renee Chopmon Mork Chudy Richord Church Tina Gork Tino Coen Jute Colemon Jodi Cotier April Covey Jodi Cundoll Kevin Dasher Chris Doering James Dvorak Denice Eaton Anne Emick Therese Ferdig Kori Fogol Crag Ford Scott Forrest Sreve Golvin Kelly Gonsemer Dill Goesch 106 rhor some srudenr wi spend rime eoch doy wriring nores ro friends. Junky Denise Wood is shown wriring whor could be o nore Down Gogerry Choriene Gooree Shone Green Michele Hodrobo Korey Homefcn Dense Hommonn Sherry Honiko Kelly Henry Dense Hicks Don Huebner Kenr Hurion Mindy Iwersen Cynrhio Jomeson Lori Jeonnerer Toro Jenkins Pom Jensen Sreve Kohl Trocy King Gory Kipp Chod Kojdecki Drod Krourh Lee KshywonS Johrm Kurt Trsh Lewondowski Frank Lucas Kevin Luehrs Lso Morrin Scott McCooi Thomas McDonek) Duck Meisinger 107 Junior Makes Dike Dicyde rodng? Whar is ir like? Ler’s rake a look or bicyde rodng wirh Junior Gno Sreele. Gno srorred cross-counrry bike riding in rhe summer of 1982 because she hored ro run. She decided she could ride farher and see more rhon when she was running. She entered rwo rood races of abour 30 miles each rhe first year she wos rodng. Gno finished prerry well for someone jusr starring our. In biking, rhe equipmenr con be very expensive. In rhe spring of 1984, Gino boughr o bike for opproximorely $100 Racing A Hobby and rebuilr ir wirh berrer ond more dura- ble porrs. Afrer she hod finished, her bike wos valued or $300 Training is always an imporranr parr of any race whether ir be running or riding. Gina begins training in lore spring or early summer. Every other day she will ride 50 ro 70 miles. On rhe odd days, she will ride abour 20 miles. Comparing rrock and road racing, Gina said, I enjoy road radng rather rhan rrack rodng because road races are longer and I don'r necessarily have ro rely on speed ro win. Jodell Meisinger Deono MJSngron Mary Mooreheod Steven Myers Catherine O'Connell Eric Olson Amy Ortdrak Jeff Parenoude Randy Pecha Jackie Pererson Deborah Priebe Richard Propsf Angie Pohlmeier Yvonne Rorzburg Rodger Redden David Reichorr Wendi Rice Andreo Richardson Julie Rooksrool Kevin Schreiner Eric Schoch Doug SSsoro Kim Singer Michelle Sorrell Gma Sreele Voleree Stewart Chris Thompson Orion Tkon Rebecco Toman Tim VonAckern 108 Junior Gino Steele checks over her equipment be- fore srorring our for o ride Debro Vonderveen Chns Voiwier Porrick Wofcer Scheryl Wolrers Croig Wehrbem Arrin Wheorley Sheri Wies Denise Wood Donnie Wood Jen Wood Hof Pictured Randy Bohr Dyon Foss W om Nichols Porrick Clock Kurt Johnson Cori Schreiber Rudy Cruz Lorry Ludwig Brod Sekello Jim Conn Tim Morsh Ed Smith Tim Driscoll Ann Masters Chories Wood Lon Wyldes These juniors were asked abour rheir favorire pasrimes: Jodi Collier: My favorire pasrime is be- ing wirh Scorr since he makes me lough and he enjoys simple rhings. Corhy O'Connell: I find swimming ex- hiloraring ond good exercise. Junior Quotes Dan Huebner: Ploying rhe drums is my favorire pasrime. I can show myself how well I can do. Trish Lewandowski: When I’m wirh Mike I om never bored We always have somerhing ro ralk abour and we can rell each orher our problems. Chris Volwiler: My favorire rhing ro do is ro go our on a dare. I con be wirh someone I like and rhere is no one around ro bug me. Kari Fogol: Jogging keeps me in shape and keeps me looking good Korhy Beebe: I like ro golf and I need ro improve my gome. 109 Finding o quiet place ro study isn't crfwoys easy at PHS, bur Senior Debbie Keller proves rhor it con be done os she hides owoy in the science office A hard workout in the weighr room helps keep Senior Rick Keemo's body in shape for rhe sports season After a day of running, rug-of-war and other events or Devflmonio Seniors Ron Dillon ond Ketrh Foster ear or rhe victory potty for rhe first-ploce senior doss 110 After May 19, all rhor rhe seniors will hove from rheir years or PHS will be o doss ring, pictures, o senior key ond maybe o textbook that they forgot to hand in. Dur they will also hove memo- ries. Dy rhe rime one reaches rhe fourth quarter of rheir senior year they begin to realize how fast rhe rime has gone. Some seniors don’t know where they ore going or whor they ore going to do. Then there ore some rhor hove rhe next twenty years planned our. It seems like it was just yesterday rhor we were little kids ploying in rhe mud or climbing the big tree in rhe bock yard. Then we were freshmen running around in rhe DIG school. They said we would never moke it until we finally be- come upperclassmen. Think of oil rhe friends we mode, where ore they oil now? Things will nev- er be rhe some ... we will never be able ro go bock ro rhose wonderful rimes. We will only be able ro remern- New students con be successful during their first yeor ot PHS Senior Mike Jockson pomopored in sports oil yeor round and wos homecoming King, ber. Winning battle cties wos o skil of rhe seniors 111 Kerri Roe Adkins Rodney Chories Adkins Korhy Ann Albin Sondro Sue Air Rikki Jo Ausrin Richord Roy Avio Sherri Jeon Doker Gregory Deon Doshus Evelyn Jeon Doumgorr Wilson Chester Oeosley III Condonce Jeon Deck Donold Robert Denke M yk Lelond Dritrion Dovid Aso Dushnell Comi Loroine Campbell Doris Lou Cormicheol Alex Porrick Corpenrer Choriry Ann Cose Mordo Anne Cose MoiLyn Sue Chrisrie Steven Gory Combs Jennifer Lynne Covert Laurie Jeon Cox Shelley Lynne Dasher Corey Lee Dexter Rondy Howard Dickmon Rodney Allen Draper John Porrick Felker Korherine Elizabeth Fogol Tomoro Roe Freeburg Gerri Lynn Gibson Suson Koy Goesch Tommy Lynn Haddock Dovid Wayne Hardin Potrido Mone Harrison Kevin Roy Heim Seniors Earn College Credits I Some college-bound seniors gor o heod srorr on rhe resr of rheir doss by raking college dosses or PHS offered Through Peru Srore College. There were 20 seniors en- rolled in one or more of rhe following dosses: English 101, English 202, Morh 309, Zoology and College Biology. These eorly-enrry college srudenrs were required ro arrend dosses or Peru Srore Col- lege once o quorrer. This enabled srudenrs ro get rhe feel of whor college rests and quizzes were like. In rhe posr, srudenrs were required ro arrend o nghr-rime ocriviry on campus so rhey would see some of rhe exrrocurriculor ocriviries. Bur rhor requirement was dropped rhis year. Ir rakes special reachers wirh on under- standing of borh college and high school srudenrs ro reach rhese dosses. These in- structors were Mr. Kennerh Flinr, Mr. Thom- as Schirmer ond Mr. Donold Freeburg. Senior Kris Shown studies rhe inhobironrs of the oquorium during Cotege Diology 112 Rod Adkins. Wrestling 1,2� Letter Club 1.2� Football 2. Kathy Albin. Journalism 3,4� Platter Editor 4� Musical 4� Merit Roll 4� Band 1.2,3,4� UNO Honors Band 3.4� NWU Plainsman Honors Band 3.4� Drake University Honors Wind Ensemble 3.4� All-State Clinic Band 3,4� Nominee McDonald's All-American Band 4, Recipient of Marine Corpt “Semper Fidelis Award 4� Band Letter 1.2.3.4, Outstanding Band Member 1.4. Sandy Alt. Golf U� Basketball .2� Track I� French I� Speech and Drama 3, Band I.2.3.4� Journalism 3,4� Merit Roll 1.3. Rikki Austin) FBLA 2.4� DECA 3� Track 2. Richard Avila. Football I, Cross Country 2,3� Track 2,3� Wrestling I� Band U.3.4, Letter Club 2,3. Sherri Baker. DECA 3.4, Letter Club 2� Cross Country 1.2, Track U. Greg Bashus. Prom Server 2, Football I. Evelyn Baumgarl. Band I.2.3.4� FBLA 1,2.3,4� Out- standing FBLA Member 3� French 2� Order of Gregg Artists 3. Chet Beasley. Band 12� Band Letter 2. Don Benke. Track I.2.3.4, Spanish 1,2. Mark Brittian. Track 1,2.3� Art 3, DECA 3.4. Suzanne Byrk. Band 1,2.3,4� DECA 3. Doris Carmicheal. Band I.2.3.4� Track 1,2� Basket- ball I, School Mascot 4. Alex Carpenter. Football I� Basketball I.2.3.4� Let- ter Club 4, Homecoming Candidate 4, Journalism 3,4� Golf 2.3� Baseball I.2.3.4, State Baseball 4. Marcia Case. Basketball 3.4� Volleyball I.2.3.4, Let- ter Club 4, Band I.2.3.4, Majorette 1.3.4� prom server 2, Junior Steward, SUNS 4, Honor Society 2.3.4, Stu- dent Council 2� Class Officer 3.4, Mock Trial 4� French 3.4, Homecoming Candidate 4, Journalism 3.4. MaiLyn Christie. Art 1.2� FHA 3.4, FBLA 3.4, Soft- ball U.3. Steve Combs. Football I.2.3.4, Honor Society 2.3.4, Art 4� Prom Server 2� Class Officer 1.2� Letter Club 3.4� Football All-Conference Honorable Mention 4� Junior Steward 3, Prom Attendant Candidate 3, Member of Distinguished Society of American High School Students 1.2.3� Spanish 4. Jenny Covert. Volleyball 1,2.3,4� Basketball 2.3.4� Flonor Society 2.3.4, Math 4, French 3.4, Art 4, Stu- dent Council 3.4, Cheerleader I, Letter Club 2.3.4, Chorus I� Junior Steward 3, Prom Server 2, Home- coming Candidate 4, Honor Roll I.2.3.4� Class Offi- cer I� Penny Carnival Attendant 1.2. Laurie Cox. FBLA 4� FHA 1.4, Art 4, Track 4, Honor Roll 2.4. Mark Crom. Football 1.2� Wrestling 1,2� Shelley Dasher. Band Ui FHA 3.4. Carey Dexter. Chorus 1.2� DECA 3.4. Randy Dickman. Cross Country 3.4, Track 2.3.4, Letter Club 2.3.4. Ron Dillon. Football U, Werstling I.2.3.4, Chorus U.3. Rod Draper. Football I� Basketball I.2.3.4. Geri Gibson. Band 1.2. continued on pg 115 113 Sandra Kay Hild Samuel Allen Hull Michael Ray Jackson Jeffrey Scott Jamison Nicole Jean Jenkins Nicholas Jordeth Ronald Lloyd Kampfer II Rick Linn Keema Deborah Sue Keller Sean Pattrick Kennedy Christopher Troy Kindelin Brenda Lee Knople Teppo llari Kyheroinen Debra Susan Lepert Dianna Lee Lesher Michael Dean Lewis Werner Troy Louderback Molly Ann McCormick Todd Michael McGowan Bryan Charles McKulsky Jan Jay Martin Michael Steven March Jayne Louise Meisinger Kent Douglas Meisinger Ruth Pavia Melo Debra Jane Kowalski Miller Dona Leigh Moore Theresa Lynn Moreheac Ty Wesley Morris Todd William Nielsen Lonny Gene Otto Craig Edward Overman Shelia Melissia Owens Angela Renee Pa ben Robert Keith Page Tammy Lynn Ries Peters Senior Creates Cartoons Horidia the Witch, Super Chicken, and Katie: These are just a few of the many cartoon strips Senior Ber- nie Ulrich has created. Bernie has been drawing cartoon characters since kindergarten. Dur- ing high school, Bernie has taken numerous art classes. These include two during his senior year. These classes are very advanced art. Recently, Bernie had a comic strip, AI E. Cat, accepted by a syn- dication company. The company then sent it to newspapers around the country. Although the papers weren't able to use the comic strip at present, Bernie plans to keep sending comics to the company in hopes they will be published. More recently, Bernie has written comic strips for the school newspa- per and created a filmed art anima- tion. When asked where his ideas come from, he replied, “Most of them accidentally pop into my head but some are inspired by my nieces and nephews, such as Katie.” After graduation, Bernie would like to go to a commercial art school. 114 Senior Bernie Ulrich works with his car- toon creations. continued from 113 Susan Goesch. Drama 2.3,4, Speech 4i Journalism U.3.4, Sweetheart Candidate 4. John Felker. Wrestling U.3.4. Kathy Fogal. Cheerleading l Basketball l.3i Span- ish 1.2.3� Honor Society 3.4� Student Council 1.2. Michelle Foncree. Chorus 1.2. Tammy Freeburg. Volleyball 1.2,3,4� Letter Club 1,2,3,4. Basketball U.3.4. Tammy Haddock. FBLA 3.4. Pattie Harrison. Basketball U, Letter Club 2� Prom Server 2, Cheerleading 2.3.4, Who's Who 3, Class Officer 3� Homecoming Candidate 4, Mock Trial 4, Journalism 3,4. Kevin Heim. Football I.2.3.4� Student Council I� Letter Club 3.4, Prom Server 2. Sandra Hild. Volleyball U.3.4, Basketball I, Track U.3.4, Prom Server 2, Class Officer 1,3.4, Softball U.3.4, Sweetheart Candidate 2, Prom Attendant 3, Homecoming Candidate 4. Sam Hull. SUNS I. Michael Jackson. Football U.3.4, Wrestling I, Stu- dent Council 4, Letter Club 2.3.4, Basketball U.4, Track 1.4, Homecoming King 4. Jeff Jamison. Baseball 1.2.4, Basketball I, Track 2, Football I, Cross Country 2, Spanish 4, DECA 3.4, Class President 2� Journalism 3.4. Niki Jenkins. Food Service 3.4. Nick Jordeth. Math 3.4, Outstanding Junior in Math 3, Jr. Steward 3. Rick Keema. Football U, Wrestling U.3.4, Prom Attendent 3, Homecoming Candidate 4. Debbie Keller. Honor Society 3.4, Math 3.4, French 2,3.4, Jr. Steward 3, FHA U.3.4. Chris Kindelin. Football U.3.4, Wrestling U.3.4, Student Council 2.3, Letter U.3.4. Brenda Knople. FHA I, Prom Server 2, Food Ser- vice 3.4. Debbie Lepert. Band U.3.4, Honor Society 2.3.4, Math 4, Spanish 1,2.3,4, Mock Trial 4, Jr. Steward 3, Prom Server 2, FHA 3,4. Honor Roll Dianna Lesher. Art I, SUNS I, Honor Society 2,3,4� Spanish 2,3,4� Jr. Steward 3, Chorus I. DECA 3.4, Math 2. Mike Lewis. Basketball I, Math 3.4, DECA 3.4, FBLA U.3, Journalism 3.4, Spanish 2.4, Mock Trial 4. Todd Nielsen. Football U.3.4, Wrestling U.4, Golf U.3.4. Lonny Otto. SUNS U.3.4, DECA 3,4, FBLA 2,3.4, Math 3.4, Chorus I, Prom Server 2, Speech and Dra- ma 2.3.4, Musical 2, Who's Who 3.4. Missy Owens. Drill Team 2,3,4. Robert Page. Baseball 2,3.4. Tammy Peters. FHA 3.4, Chorus U.3,4. Bailie Piper. FHA 3.4, Food Service 3.4, Sweet- heart Attendant 3, Homecoming Candidate 4. Sean Pohlmeier. Football U.3.4, Wrestling U.3.4, Band U.3.4, Student Council U.3.4, Chorus U� Prom Server 2, Jr. Steward 3, Homecoming Candi- date 4. Bill Pollick. Football I. Tracy Porter. Volleyball I.2.3.4, Basketball 1.2.3.4, continued to pg 117 115 Bailie Ann Piper Sean Patrick Pohlmeier William Eugene Pollock Tracy Lynn Porter Sue Lynn Pribramsky Phillip Clark Ranney Patricia Jean Redman Shirley Latricia Richardson Rodney William Rinner Kathryn Jean Scarpello Mary Kathleen Schreiber Sharon Louise Schreiner Kara Marie Sheil Kristina Lynne Shown Sheryl Lynn Simms Laura Kay Smith Cindy Michelle Spangler Daniel William Struble Allen Albert Tellinghuisen Shane Alan Thorstad Jennifer Renee Todd Bernard Alan Ulrich William Robert Wagner Deborah Jean Warner Robert Earl Wiles Jeffery Lee Winters Ronda Jo Winters 1985 Marks Transitional Year The 1985 year was a transitional for both the graduating seniors and for the school in general. Major decisions were made by the seniors in February. The class decided to drop the banquet from prom. This decision eased the bur- den of fundraising and also made for a less-hectic evening for the stu- dents attending prom. Also the seniors decided to com- bine baccalaureate and commence- ment ceremonies and have one afternoon program instead. Again, this simpler plan would make it ea- sier for graduates and parents to schedule their celebrations. The future of the upcoming sen- iors is vague. Because of new state laws governing education, the next seniors may have to remain in school longer in May. Requirements are tighter and no one will be al- lowed to graduate midterm. Pursuing her interests in art and comput- ers occupied Senior D. J. Warner's final year. continued from 115 Honor Society 3.4; Prom Server 2� Chorus 1.2; Class Officer 4; Cheerleader 2; Journalism Staff 3.4; Let- ter Club 2.3.4. Sue Pribramsky. Band 1.2.3; French Club 4; FHA 2.3.4. Phillip Ranney. Band 1.2.3; SUNS I; Chorus 2.3.4; Drama 2.3.4; DFCA 4; Prom Server 2; Musical 4. Patricia Redman. FBLA 4. Latricia Richardson. Track 1.2.3; Drill Team 4. Kathy Scarpello. Student Council I; Soccer I; Vol- leyball 1.2; Softball 3; Cheerleader 3; Drill Team 4. Mary Schreiber. Cheerleading I; Volleyball 1,2; Basketball 2,3; DECA 3,4; Track 1.2,3.4; Journalism Staff 3,4. Sharon Schreiner. Band 1,2.3; Track I; Golf 2; DECA 3,4; DECA Vice President 4; Plattonian Royal- ty I. Kara Sheil. Platter Staff 2,3,4; Plattonian Staff 3.4; Darkroom 4; Drama 1.2.3.4; Band I.2.3.4; Chorus I; Prom Server 2; Honor Society 3.4; Spanish Club 3,4. Kris Shown. Volleyball I: Track I.2.3.4� Student Council I; Class Officer 2; Drill Team 2; Cheerleader 3.4. David Shumaker. Football I; Wrestling 1.2; Peru State Auto Contest. Sheri Simms. Cheerleader 2; Sweetheart Atten- dant I-. Drill Team 3,4; Student Council 3.4; Volleyball 1.2; Basketball I, Prom Server 2. Laura Smith. FHA I.2.3.4; Speech £ Drama I.2.3.4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Band 1.2,3,4; Chorus 1.2; Jr. Steward 3; Prom Server 2; Mock Trial 4; Math Club 3.4; Spanish Club 3.4; Honor Roll 1.2.3,4-, Platter Staff 3.4; Yearbook 4. Cindy Spangler. Track 2. Dan Struble. Football I; Art Club 3.4-. Spanish Club 4. Allen Tellinghuisen. Band 1,2.3,4. Shane Thorstad. Basketball I; Honor Society 2.3,4; Math 3; DECA 3.4; FBLA 2.3; Jr. Steward 3; Prom Server 2; Boys' State 3; Who’s Who 3.4; French Club 4; Mock Trial 4. Bernie Ulrich. Art Club I.2.3.4-. Platter Cartoonist; State Journalism Contest Qualifier. Bill Wagner. Basketball I; Cross Country 2.3.4; Track 2.3.4; Math Club 2.3.4; Honor Society 2.3.4; DECA 4; Spanish Club 4; Student Council 3; Prom Server 2; Jr. Steward 3; Letter Club 2,3.4. Deborah Warner. Cross Country 3; Soccer 2.3; Honor Society 4; Student Council 1.2,3. Jeff Winters. Football I.2.3.4-, Basketball 1.2.3.4; Letter Club 3.4; French Club 4; Homecoming Candi- date 4; Journalism Staff 3,4; Football All-Conference 4; Tri-Captain Football 4; MVP Basketball 3; Mock Trial 4; Baseball I.2.3.4� State Baseball 4. Ronda Winters. FHA I.2.3.4; Drama Club 1,2.4; Golf 2; Honor Society 3.4; Chorus 1.2; Platter Staff 3,4; Plattonian Staff 4. Not Pictured Kevin John Bashus Suzanne Marie Byrk Mark Liegh Crom Ronald Wayne Dillon Roger Alan Dooley Michelle Shelly Foncree Kieth Alan Foster Dale Matthew Fox Hazel Cecile Glick Elizabeth Ann Hickman Steven Lewis Kennedy Faith Ann Mayer Scott Edward Mink Eugene Anthony O’Neill David Burrell Shumaker ing street repair work. Plattsmouth Merchants Are Indispensable To School Well, the old town is look- ing pretty good . . . Plattsmouth has been ren- ovating the downtown area for the past couple of years. Businesses have been remod- eled and or relocated. Exten- sive street repair has taken place . .. Not only old businesses have been busy, but many new ones have arrived. Plattsmouth merchants employ many PHS students both part- and fulltime. I am really thankful for that ... Also the merchants are very good about supporting school activities, donating to clubs, the band and boosting the PHS athletic programs . . . Oh, yeah! I almost forgot the most important thing of all! The Plattsmouth business- men are great about buying yearbook advertising! 118 Advertising MnPDIC BETHRAJEN paint I ”omc decorating One of the new shops to open in town was Bethrajen Home Decorating which started business after the first of the year. Renovation of old store fronts has been an ongoing project. After the brick was cleaned, new paint and signs were added. Trees, brick sidewalks and awnings were some of the outside signs of redecorating at the Plattsmouth State Bank. 119 champlln 3 QUIK PIC Video Camera Aids Everyone Juniors Frank Lucas and Jeff Patenaude are shown using one of the latest additions to the school, a video camera. The camera was paid for by the Booster Club and the school. It is being used for classroom and extracurricular activities. 7 Day Groceries Champlin Gas Open 24 hours The Newest In Video Games Celebrating Our 100th Year 611 Chicago Plattsmouth, Ne 68048 (402) 296-4404 121 J See you alter the game Call 296-4466 Godfather’s Pizza T, 132 South 6th St. Plattsmouth, NE SADDLES L RAWHIDE TRAILERS ( • nwsi siui« Mwrv 73 73 Pcatt Smooth NIM . Pm 14021 296-91 17 HR 3 BOX 132 FEED STEVE AND ANN MCGEE HOME (402) 298-81 1 1 Conway Oil Co. Inc. Quality Amoco 6 Sinclair Petroleum Products Kelly Springfield Tires Oil Changes, Lube Tire Repair 6th Ave. A 296-2509 296-5207 PLATTSMOUTH LOCKERS A NI510M PinciSSlK miockers IN AND OUT r «A LrC� V ' VI Complete butchering and processing Locker Rentals Bob Wagner-Owner 207 Main Street 296-5110 BEER LIQUOR luor Mart 15th And Hill 296-4377 122 MULLENAX AUTO SUPPLY S Plattsimolth Journal ' Serving All Cass County Advertising, Printing, Office And Wedding Supplies 296-2141 Automobile products for Americon 6 Foreign Cors 4 0 Main 337 Main 296-2167 GOODRICH Dairy-Deli-Gas The best you con buy! 302 Chicago Ave. 296-6262 Feldhousen Plattsmouth Family Drug 2302 W. 8th Ave. 522 Main 296-3994 296-6117 Teacher's Lounge Gets A Lift This picture was not token of someone's home—it was token in the teachers' lounge. Shown ore Assis- tant Principal Doug Kyles and Mr. Kenneth Dasher, father of Junior Kevin Dasher. Money for paint and new furniture came from a teachers' fund and this was the first time money had been used from the fund. The teachers use this lounge during the day and it is also used by the public during extracurricular activities. DI-VAN STYLING SHOP The ultimate in total hair care 530 Main St. 296-3500 vt v X ••'V V Pinky Entertains Children What? An elephant at Plattsmouth High! No, it's Senior Terri Morehead passing out information on poi- son to the doy-core children. The children ore port of the playschool that is put on by the general home economics, child core and child development classes. Chief of Police Ron Duckworth volunteered his time to teach the children about poison-proofing their homes. Pinky, the elephant used, is the mascot for Chil- dren's Hospital. Plattsmouth Veterinary Clinic, P.C. Best of Luck to the Class Of '85 Radio AM 10 KOTD Plattsmouth Blue Devils Sports-Information-News” Favorite Music Local-State-National News ABC-Brownfield Networks GOOD LUCK SENIORS From 124 AsEBir B Gass County (Bank r s e-—s Member FDIC BOX 4)0 PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA 68048 THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT BANK This clock was made entirely by David Duey. president of Cass County Bank, with the exception of some help in welding. He used 656 pieces of stained glass, made 2.576 solder joints and used 42 pounds of lead strips He has over 300hours of work in this clock and it weighs over one ton. 508 Main 296-3394 FRONTIER Chev.-Olds Inc. Sales And Service 607 1st Ave 296-3210 BELL ABSTRACT S TITLE INC. Don Bell - Jeff Bell Abstracts And Title Insurance P.O. Box ICO Plattsmouth. Ne. 68048 402 296-4251 Midwest Federal SAVINGS AND LOAN Plattsmouth 6th and Avenue A • 296-2105 WARGA REALTY Your One-Stop Finonciol Center Residential-Commercial Farms-Lake Property Acreages-Rentals New Construction 625 1st Ave. 296-2124 Century Lumber Ready Mix 201 Main St. 296-2185 GENE’S BAIT TACKLE For the hunter and fisherman” SMITH CUSTOM CONTRACTING RFD 2 296-4190 Super Insulated Homes Remodeling Custom Cabinetry Masonry CHRIS 4312 Marcy Omaha, NE 68105 558-4724 DENNY 401 Hillcrest Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 1-296-4735 Sporting Goods All Seasons BROWN'S FLORAL 296-4238 M 233 South 9th St. “When You Say It With Flowers . . . Say it with Ours!” TRUMP INC. Best Of Luck To The Class Of 1985 Dloodmobile Base At PHS Droculo in disguise? No, it's Senior Pottie Harrison and Junior Jodi Cundall working in the Red Cross Dloodmobile. The Dloodmobile is manned by trained Red Cross personnel and usually assisted by several high school volunteers. The volunteers assist by doing lit- tle things for the nurses and helping the donors to the resting area. For the past five years, the Dloodmobile has made semi-annual visits to the PHS chorus room. This gives PHS the opportunity to open its doors and become a community school. OFE OIL CORPORATION Services. Gas, Lubrications, Tires, Minor Repair Work, Tank-Wagon Service 7th 1st Ave. CARL OFE JOHN BLOTZER 127 Sons of Frankenstein? Devil fans demonstrated their school spirit by dress- ing in Hawaiian attire and painted faces to support the athletic teams. This pastime hit an all-time high during the girls’ basketball season as shown above. The Caldwell Funeral Home Glen J. Kohel Plattsmouth, Nebraska PLATTSMOUTH STATE BANK SCHREINER DRUGS 9uii£iman - iPzziy - zRouy E?unazaf c iome. 4TH AND AVENUE A PHONE 294-3123 £PLatti. mouth., zNzfciailia 68048 SCHREINER DRUG INC PROFESSIONAL AUTO REPAIR AND UPHOLSTERY 325 Main Street Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048 'RELIABLE SERVICE FOR AUTO AND HOME “The Best Malts and Shakes in Town” Hallmark Cards 521 Main 296-4114 130 CLIP-N-CURL 427 Main 296-4227 PATRONS Iwersen Insurance Agency Linder Firestone Casey Elworth, attorneys Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority Higgins Hardware Case, Reinsch Slattery, P.C. attorneys Rusty’s Bar Harter Brink, attorneys Peter’s Kone Isle Rubin Ford Inc. Steven E. Rishel, CPA James A. McKnight, D.D.S., William D. Moseman, D.D.S. I Scream, You Scream After school is prime profit-raising time as shown here by FHA members Cherie Gootee and Debbie Vanderveen, juniors. Items for sale by various organizations ranged from Titanbuster t-shirts to goodies from the French Club Mardi Gras bake sale to computer compatibil- tiy matchups. Other after-school highlights included the Mini-Restauraunts sponsored by Food Service II. % % Harm°n Cable 24 Hour Programming Sports Channel First Run Movies Seventeen Channels Children’s Non-Commercial Channel Atlanta Chicago Stations 296-2182 SI Good Luck to the Closs of 1985 G. ALLEN HIBLER D.D.S. AN EMPIOYEE OWNED COMPANY 533 Main 296-3328 Photographers Hove It Rough? Being a photographer is tough. People make faces at you, turn their backs on you, and harass you. It's a rough life. Then along come a couple of seniors, like Kathy Fogal and Carey Dexter who would make any pho- tographer's day. Get q student loan from SAC Federal Credit Union. Old Dank Studio The Emporium 6th and Main 296-4524 By Appointment Only The Emporium is your handy small-town store: housewares, collectibles, music boxes, imported soaps and new china dolls. Stop by our new popcorn shoppe. We appreciate your business. If you are related to a civilian or military employ- ee of Offutt Air Force Base (active duty or retired), you can get a Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL) or PLUS Loan from SAC Federal. Guaranteed Student Loon With a GSL, you can borrow up to $2,500 a year at a low 8% interest rate. Repayment begins six months after you leave school. PLUS Loon Parents (of dependent students) can borrow up to $3,000 a year with a PLUS loan. PLUS Loans carry a low 12% interest rate, and repayment begins 30 days after the loan is taken out. For more information on student loans or SAC Federal Credit Union eligibility requirements, call 292-8000 or visit our Student Loan Representatives in Bellevue at 36th Street and Highway 370. STRATfGIC AIR COMMAND federal credit union P.O. Box 13447, Offutt Air Force Base Omaha, Nebraska 68113-0007 Index aaa Abel. Daryle Abercrombie. Tony 94 Academics 32-41 Adams. John Adkins. Gary 100 Adkins. Kerri 112 Adkins. Rodney 112 Advertising 118-133 Albers. John 100 Alberts. David 25 Albertson. Robbie 100 Albin. Kathy 29. 60. 112 Algya. Mark 48 Algya. Nancy 90 Allbaugh. Janet 88 Alt. Sandy 112 Alves. George 106 Anderson. Jane 88 Andrews. Tracy 100 Athletic Banquet 84 Art Club 48 Austin. Barbara 94 Austin. Nancy 88 Austin. Rikki 22. 53. 112 Avila. Richard 112 bbb Babcock. Pat 23, 69. 78. 100 Baburek. Sherri 51. 80. 106 Backus. Kevin Backus. Teresa 94 Bahr. Randy Baker. Patricia 94 Baker. Sandy 34. 100 Baker. Sherri 112 Band 44 Baney. Christine 100 Barnhouse. Candace 94 Barkus. Bekkijo 10. 60. 100 Bashus. Greg 31. 112 Barton. Jim 100 Bateman. Vynessa KX) Bauer. Patty 106 Baumgart. Evy 37. 52. 112 Baumgart. Joan 70, 71. 100 Beasley. April 8. 94 Beasley. Chet 48. 112 Beck. Candy 112 Beck, Kim 106 Beckman. Brian 17, 106 Beebe. Kathy 70, 71. 105. 106 Bell Title and Abstract 125 Beltz. Dorothy 94 Benke. Don 112 Benke. Heather II. 92. 94 Bernth. Steve 28. 88 Bigelow. Teri 88 Birdsley. Heidi 6-. 100 Block. Pat Bluett. Adam 94 Boren. Kelly 64. � 00 Boren. Ray 3. 64, 106 Bouge. Terry 100 Boys' Golf 82 Boys' Varsity Basketball 7 I Boys' Track 78 Bradway. Roxie 80. 81 Bresnahan. Brian 25. 64. 78. 100 Brink. Jeff 68. 72. 78. 106 Brink. Steve 100 Brittain. Mark 112 Broderson. Scott 94 Brooks. Jim 100 FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS. Stacy Schreiber. Kelly Ogle. Sponsor Connie Gonyea. April Beasley. Dan Cahalane. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFI- CERS. Dena Ostrander, Tina Porter. Sponsor Charles Caver- zagie. Missy McCormick. Ka- sey Piper. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Front: Eric Schoch. Kathy Bee- be. Yvonne Ratzburg. Becky Toman-. Second: Sponsors Con- nie Gonyea. Niece Jochims, Ralph Tarnasky. Teri Bigelow. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Tra- cy Porter. Marcia Case. Spon- sor Dale Strobel. Molly McCor- mick. Sandra Hild. 134 DRILL TEAM. Front: Dean Os- trander. Angie Pritchard. Laura Williams. Tammi Morris. Am- ber Walker. Tami McGowan; Second: Mary Moorehead. Jackie Peterson. Jodi Cundall. Kari Fogal. Debbie Priebe. Sheri Wiles. Tracy King; Third.- Bren- da Knople. Jenny Todd. Sheri Simms. Trisha Richardson. Missy Owens, Rene Kalvinek. Kathy Scarpello. FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS. Kelly Ogle. Jonie Cubrich. Tami Timm (back). April Beasley. RESERVE CHEERLEADERS. Su- san Shelbourne. Missy McCor- mick (back). Jenny Pohlmeier. Tina Porter. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS. Front: Kris Shown. Terri More- head. Pattie Harrison. Angie Pohlmeier; Second: Trish Lewandowski. Ann Masters. Sandra Hild. Molly McCormick; Third: Yvonne Ratzburg, Deb- bie Miller. Dawn Gogerty, Jodi Collier. Brown. Brad 78. 100 Brown Floral 127 Bushnell. David 112 ccc Cablevision I SI Cadwell. Larry 64. 94 Cahalane. Dan 21. 94 Caldwell's Funeral Home 128 Callaway. Eilean Cameron. Bob 91 Campbell. Lori 94. 112 Carmicheal, Doris 3. 112 Carmicheal. Jeanne II. 18. 58. 94 Carmicheal, Kellie 100 Carpenter. Alex 54. 72. 112 Carter. Gary 64. 94 Case, Charity 112 Case. Marcia 30. 31. 44. 54. 66. 112 Cass County Bank 125 Caverzagie. Charles 88 Caverzagie. Kevin 20. 64. 72. 82. 106 Caverzagie. Mary 88 Century Lumber 126 Chapman. Renee 106 Cheerleading 46 Choate. Kim 94 Chorus 56 Chudy. Mark 42. 59. 86. 106 Christie. David 94 Christie. MaiLyn 38. 112 Church. Richard 5. 64. 78. 106 Church. Robie 25. 64. 78. 98. 100 Circle M Corral 122 Clark. Jamie 94 Clark. Tammy 34. 94 Clark. Tina 106 Clay-Grove Implement 121 Clemens. Denny 100 Clemens. Lonnie Clip and Curl I 31 Coen. Tina 68, 106 Coleman. Julie 106 Collier. Jodi 43. 106 Combs. Robert 64. 77, 78. 92. 94 Combs. Steve 48. 64. 112 Condit. Wendy 100 Conn. Deana 94 Conn. Jim Coolman. Jim 88 Corbin. John Covert. Jenny 20. 27, 28. 66. 67, 74. 75. 85. 112. 143 Cox. Darren Cox. Laurie 80. 112 Crom. Mark Cross Country 68 Cruz. Rudy 32. 64 Cubrich, Jonie 46. 92. 94 Cubrich. Lisa II. 18. 80. 84. 92. 94 Cundall. Jodi 47. 54. 66. 67, 80. 81. 106. 127 Cunningham. Debra 100 Current Events 18-21 ddd Dairy Queen 121 Daniels. Chuck 94 Dappen. Jenny 94 Dasher. Kevin 34. 64. 82. 106 Dasher. Jerry 76. 100 Dasher. Shelley 17. 112 Dasher. Terry 76. 77, KX) Davis. Troy 94 DECA 52 135 Devilmania 12 Dexter. Carey 3. 25, 31. 112. 132 Dickman. Randy 68. 112 Dillon. Fay 100 Dillon. Paul Dillon. Ron 110 Divans 124 Doering. Chris 106 Dooley. Roger Drama 49 Draper. Jodi 19. 44. 52. 74. 80. 100. 143 Draper. Rick 94 Draper. Rodney 33. 72. 73, 112 Draper. Staci 100 Drill Team 47 Driscoll. Tim 48 Durkin. Deanne 80. 94 Durkin. Mike 100 Dvorak. James 7. 87. 106 Dvorak. Laurie eee Eaton. Denice 63. 70. 71. 106 Ehle. Kathleen 95 Elderbaum. Anita 95 Emick. Clarice 36, 95 Emick. Anne 106 Emmert. Wendy Id Emporium 133 ERA 129 Erwin. Sherrie Fall Activities 8 Fashions 10 FBLA 53 Feder. Richard 95 Fees. Laurine 88 Felker. John 14. 112 Feldhousen Drug 123 Felthousen. Steve 64. 100 Ferdig. Therese 34. 105. 106 Ferdig. Troy 64. 95 FHA 50 Fitzpatrick. Jennifer 95 Flint. Ken 34 Fogal. Kari 46. 74. 106 Fogal. Kathy 3. 13. 112. 132 Foncree. Michelle 90 Football 64 Ford. Craig 40. 64. 106 Fornoff. Kris 18. 61. 80. 95 Forrest. Scott ql06 Foss. Dyan 68. 80. 81 Foster. Kieth 110 Fox. Dale Franke, Wendy 95 Freeburg. Don 19. 70. 88 Freeburg. Kim 16 Freeburg. Tammy 31. 66. 74. 75. 80. 81. 85. 112 French Club 5 I Freshmen 92-97 Frontier Chevrolet 125 Fullerton. Tim 95 Fulton. Devon 95 Furniss. Randy 95 Fusselman-Perry-Roby Funeral Home 130 ggg Gaebel. Jacque 89 FRESHMEN GIRLS' BASKET- BALL. Front: Kelly Ogle. Stacy Schreiber. Kylee Schaffer. Hol- ly Hagymasii Second: April Beasley. Dawn Stoehr. Kris For- noff. Ember Gogerty. Caroline Olson. JV GIRLS' BASKETBALL. Front: Lori Jeanneret. Tara Jenkins. Kelly Gansemer. Stacy Schreiber; Second: Janelle Pe- cha, Jodi Draper. Mindy Iwer- sen, Jodell Meisinger, Ember Gogerty; Third: Tami McGowan. Dawn Stoehr. Kris Fornoff. Anne Southerland. FRESHMEN GIRLS' VOLLEY- BALL. Front: Candy Barnhouse. Therese Backus. April Beasley. Stacy Schreiber. Kelly Ogle; Second: Coach Jim Coolman. Kris Fornoff. Ember Gogerty. Barb Kintzle, Cindy Toman. Laura Shown. JV WRESTLING. Front: David Klanecky. Matt Glup. Robie Church; Second: Richard Church. Bob Combs. 136 JV GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL. Front: Tami McGowan. Dena Os- trander. Tammi Morris. Tina Porter� Second: Coach Joy Scanlan. Susan Shelbourn. Trish Lewandowski. Janelle Pecha, Jodell Meisinger. Bekkijo Bar kus. Amy Wehrbein. STUDENT COUNCIL. Front: Kelly Ogle. Sheri Simms. Tami McGowan. Jenny Covert. Spon sor Steve Bernth. Tina Porter. Terri Morehead. Trish Lewan- dowski, Kathy Beebe. April Beasley: Second: Dan Cahalane. Mary Schreiber. Mike Jackson. Sean Pohlmeier. David Rei- chart. Richard Church. Kent Hutton. Amy Wehrbein. ART CLUB. Steve Combs. Jen- ny Covert. Travis Hoschar. Sponsor Tom Wise. Dan Stru- ble. Jenny Todd. Laurie Cox. SUNS. Front: Mindy Iwersen. Amber Walker. Mary Moore- head. Jodell Meisinger. Spon- sor Karen Delaney. Jeanne Li- tle. Holly Hagymasi. Kim Shi- pley. Lynn Harter; Second: Sta cey Krauth. Heather Wilson. Pattie Harrison. Lonny Otto. John Kurt. Kevin Caverzagie. Marcia Case. Lisa Thorstad. Michele Hadraba. Kim Singer. Galvin. Steve 106 Gansemer. Kelly 70. 71, 74. 84. 106 Gene's Service Station 126 Gibson. Geri 112 Giles. Heather 95 Girls’ Golf 70 Girls' Track 80 Girls’ Varsity Basketball 74 Glick. Cecile Glup. Matt 25. 64. 78. 100 Glup. Toni 100 Godfather's Pizza 122 Goesch. Steve 100 Goesch. Susan 87. 112 Goesch. William 58. 106 Gogerty. Dawn 54. 107 Gogerty. Ember 93. 95 Goings. Ferde Gonyea. Connie 7. 86. 89 Goodrich Dairy 123 Gootee. Cherie 7. 14. 50. 55. 107. 131 Graduation 28-3 I Green. Mike 107 Green. Sonja 15. 51. 100 Grove s Jewelry 121 hhh Haddock. John 95 Haddock. Tammy 112 Hadraba. Michele 44. 107 Hagar. Mike 64, 78. 100. 103 Hagymasi. Hollie 6. 95 Hall. Samantha Hamelin. Karey 107 Hammann. Denise 107 Hamka. Sherry 107 Hardin. Dave 38. 64. 112 Hart. Chad 64. 95 Harter. Beverly 50. 89 Harter. Lynn 95 Hayes. Shelly Harrison. Pattie 54. 112. 127 Hawk. Scott 3 Hedlund. Jon 95 Heim, Kevin 24. 36. 64. 112 Henry. Dawn 60. 80. 100 Henry. Kelli 56. 107 Herdlnchka. Jim 64. 95 Herweg. Jack 28. 31. 88 Hibler Dentistry I 31 Hicks. Denise 107 Hild. Sandra 3. 27. 47. 55. 63. 66. 80. 114 Hoback. John 100 Homecoming 14 Honors Night 36 Honor Society 55 Hopkins. Casey Horn. Dennis 64. 78. 100 Hoschar. Travis Hudson. Brian 60. 82. 100 Huebner. Dan 44. 107 Hughes. Jonathan 100 Hughes. Michelle 95 Hula. Mary 55. 100 Hull. Sam 114 Hull. Shandel 100 Hutton. Kent 9. 64. 78. 79. 107 Hyde. Thomas 78. 95 iii In Out Liquor Mart 122 Iwersen. Mindy 74. 107 137 Jack and Jill 129 Jacobs. Cal 89 Jackson. Mike 15. 27. 64. 65. 72. 78. 85. III. 114 Jagodzinski. Butch 12. 68. 76. 100 Jameson. Cindy 107 Jamison. Jeff 4. 27. 114 Jeanneret. Lori 63. 70. 74. 80. 81. 107 Jenkins. Nicole Jenkins. Tara 38. 74. 142 Jensen. Pam 107 Jensen. Shane Jim's Auto Parts I 21 Jim's Waterhole I 24 Jochims. Niece 25. 89 Johnson. Kurt 72 Jordeth. Nick 114 Journalism 54 Juniors 104-109 J.W. 6 Sons Heating and Electrical 121 kkk Kahl. Steve K)7 Kampfer. Ron 114 Kappas. Tom 19. 89 Keema. Mike 64. 76. 77. 100 Keema. Rick 76. 110. 114 Keller. Debbie 29. 110. 114 Keller. Mike 100 Kennedy. Sean Kennedy. Steve 114 Keppard. Charles 15 Keppard. Bob 100 Kindelin. Chris 26. 64. 76. 77. 114 King. Tracy 107 Kintzle. Barb 92. 95 Kipp. Gary 107 Kirschner. Lynn Klanecky. David 68. 95 Klein. Steve 95 Kojdecki. Chad 107 Koke. Shawn 100 Koktajlo. Frank Kolhof. Kirsten 92. 95 Knople. Brenda 114 Koss. Michelle 80. 95 KOTD 124 Kraeger. Jason 64. 82. 95 Krauth. Brad 107 Krauth. Stacy 95 Krejci. Barbara 90 Kshywonis. Lee 64. 107 Kull. Ken 9. 45. 89 Kurt. Johnny 54. 60. 107 Kyheroinen. Teppo 114 Kyles. Doug 89 Lamb. Chad 56. 58. 68. 100 Lepert. Debra 19. 22. 114 Lesher. David 21. 68. 95 Lesher. Dianna 8. 23, 52. 114 Lewandowski. Trish 47, 66. 80. 107 Lewis. Mike 114 Lewis. Sean 7, 64. KX) L ingle. Dale 96 Litle. Jean 96 Little. Marvin 100 Long. Stephanie 100 Louderback. Butch 114 MATH CLUB. Front: Mark Sullivan. Patty Baker. Tammy Stidham. Deb Cunningham. Debbie Kel- ler. Laura Smith. Anne Southerland. Sponsor Arlin Rasmussen. Robie Church. Cindi Smith. Sherie Gootee. Kim Shipley. Jenny Dappen. Barb Stru- ble. Deana Millington; Second: David Christie. John Hoback. Heather Giles. Debbie Lepert. Bri- an Hudson. Vynessa Bateman. Michelle Sorrell. Debbie Vanderveen. Lynn Harter. Tom Weaver. David Tesarek, John Williams-. Third: Tina Por- ter. Cathy O’Connell. Jenny Covert. Marcia Case. Pattie Harrison. Ricky Noe. Steve Wick- lund. Casey Hopkins. Yvonne Ratzburg. Denice Eaton. Tony Abercrombie; Fourth: Eric Schoch, Scott McCool. Bill Wagner. Buck Meisinger, Jodi Draper. Gina Steele. Steve Umholtz. Mike Lewis. Rudy Cruz, Gary Kipp. Byrin Wheatley. BAND. Front: Director Kenneth Kull. Marcia Case. Tara Jenkins. Val Stewart. Michele Ha- draba. Dena Ostrander. Bekkijo Barkus. Shandel Hull. Kelly Ogle. April Beasley. Sherri Baburek. Jenny Pohlmeier. Cathy O’Connell. Terri More- head; Second: Joni Baumgart. Caroline Olson. Randy Furniss. Troy Davis. Richard Avila. Sean Pohlmeier. Craig Wehrbein. Dyan Foss. Craig Martin. Wade Hughes. John Lukowski. Lee Kshywonis. Third: Allen Tellinghuisen. Mark Pri- bramsky. John Albers. Evy Baumgart. Donna Moore. Anne Emick. Debbie Miller. Doris Carmi- chael. Merri Woodward. Kris Fornoff. Arrin Wheatley. Tracy Porter, Jayne Meisinger; Fourth: Jodell Meisinger. Trent Rice, Barb McDaneld. Brian Hudson. Byrin Wheatley. John Kurt. Missy McCormick. Barb Kintzle. Stacy Schreiber. Vicky Toman. Tami McGowan. Dawn Stoehr; Fifth: Wendy Condit. Angie McGraw. Cindy Toman. Dawn Henry. Lisa Cubrich. Kir- sten Kolhof. Kasey Piper. Michelle Hughes. Jenny Fitzpatrick. Michelle Sorrell. Laura Smith. Sandy Alt. Kathy Albin. Tammy Morris; Sixth: Dawn Gogerty. Tammy Stidham. Laura Shown. Heidi Birdsley. Tina Coen. Kara Sheil, Amy Wehrbein, Janelle Pecha. Michelle Thiessen, Suzanne Byrk; Seventh: Dan Huebner. Brad Krauth. Matt Sulli- van. Dennis Horn. Julie Rookstool, Laura Ranney. Debbie Lepert. i FRENCH CLUB. Front: Cathy O’Connell. Deb Vanderveen. Jenny Pohlmeier. Angie Pohl- meier. Cindi Smith. Dawn Hen ry. Dena Ostrander. Amy Wehrbein, Sponsor Virginia Paap; Second: Janet Zang. Ra- chael Peters, Jenny Dappen. Debbie Keller. Michelle Wilson. Anne Southerland. Missy McCormick. Amber Walker. Susan Walters. Steve Wick- lund; Third: Jenny Covert. Pat tie Harrison, Marcia Case. Lisa Cubrich. Sue Pribramsky. Mi- chele Koss. Janelle Pecha. Tami McGowan. Heather Wilson; Fourth: Gina Steele. Kari Fogal. Jeff Winters. Shane Thorstad. Jeff Meisinger. April Covey. Anne Emick. Tina Porter. Kir- sten Kohlof. MOCK TRIAL. Front: Marcia Case. Jenny Covert. Sponsor Mary Caverzagie. Pattie Harri- son. Michele Hadraba. Second: Andrea Richardson. Laura Smith. Wendi Rice. Debbie Le- pert. Cheri Gootee; Third: Ke- vin Caverzagie. Mike Jackson, Johnny Kurt. Mark Chudy. Jeff Winters. Shane Thorstad. Da- vid Reichart. Mike Lewis. Kent Hutton. DECA. Front: Tracy King. Sheri Wiles. Angie Pohlmeier. Carey Dexter. Sponsor Ruth Was- singer. Sheri Baker. Mary Schreiber. Mary Moorehead. Mike Lewis; Second: Georgina Edwards. Sharon Schreiner. Wendi Rice. Andrea Richard- son. Dianna Lesher. Rene Kal- vinek. Cheri Gootee-. Third: Phillip Ranney. Bill Wagner. Jeff Jamison. Shane Thorstad. Lonnie Otto. Pat Walker. Mark Brittain. DRAMA CLUB. Front: Becky Toman. Kathy Beebe. Debbie Miller. Mark Chudy. Sponsor Connie Gonyea. Laura Smith. Kara Sheil. Yvonne Ratzburg. Rudy Cruz-. Middle: Shandel Hull. Susan Goesch. Laura Scholten, Theresa Mercer, Merri Woodward. Vynessa Ba- teman. Kim Singer. Cheri Goo- tee. Kelli Henry-. Back: Lisa Martin. Cathy O'Connell. Gina Steele. John Kurt. Jodi Draper. Chad Lamb. Michele Hadraba. Ronda Winters. Vanessa Wood. Lucas. Frank 15. 39. 64, 72, 107, 120 Ludwig. Larry 21. 23. 68. 78 Luehrs. Kevin 68. 69. 107 Luehrs. Tammy 21. 34. 96 Lukash. Bill 40. 64. 78. 95. 96 Lukowski. John 96 mmm McAllister. Wally II. 101 McCool. Scott 35. 107 McCormick. Missy 45, 46. 98. 101 McCormick. Molly 15. 43. 46. 114. 142 McCoy. Mike 101 McDaneld. Barb 45. 96 McDaneld. Matt 102 McDaneld. Tom 107 McDowell. Teresa 96 McGowan. Tami 44. 46. 66. 74. 80 102 McGowan. Todd 25. 26. 64. 78. 114 McGraw. Angie 60. 96 McGraw, Bill 64. 78. 102 McGraw. Bob 40. 78. 96 McKinley. Richard McKinley. Vickie McKnight. Cecil 9. 68. 90 McKulsky. Bryan 27. 64. 76. 114 Macedo. Roberto 96 March. Julie 101 March, Mike 114 Marks. Lisa 101 Marsh. Lynn Marsh. Tim Math Club 53 Martin. Craig 25. 78. 101 Martin. Jay 64. 72. 73. 78. 79. 85. 114 Martin. Lisa 42. 48. 49. 58. 107 Martin. Shawn 96 Masters. Ann 55. 80. 81. 84 Masters. Matt 64. 96 Matteo. Patricia 5. 68. 101 Mayer. Faith Meisinger. Janet 90 Meisinger. Jayne 24. 66. 114 Meisinger. Jodell 13. 45. 66. 74. 108 Meisinger. Jeff 54. 68. 72. 78. 107 Meisinger. Kent 114 Melo. Ruth 114 Mercer. Theresa Merrill. Donovan 96 Midwest Federal S 6 L 126 Miller. Charles 64. 96. 93 Miller. Debbie 42. 56. 114 Millington. Deanna 68. 69. 108 Millington. Scott 21. 96 Miner. Brian 96 Mink. Christine 102 Mink. Marvin Mink. Scott Molck. Gary Montgomery. John 82. 96 Montgomery. Patricia Moore. Dona 114 Moore. Michael 102 Moorehead. Mary 47. 66. 108 Morehead. Theresa 114. 124 Morris. Tammi 102 Morris. Ty 114 Moss. Paula 102 Mullenax 123 Mursch. Christine Musical 58 Music Contest 60 Myers. Steve 40. 108 139 nnn Nath. Scott 96 Nielsen. Todd 82. 33. 114 Nelson. Mary 37. 90 Nelson. Rock 9. 62 Nelson. Ron 42. 56. 90 Noe. Richard 102 Nolte. Brian 102 Nolting. Kim 102 000 O’Connell. Cathy 103 O’Connell. Debbie 102 Ofe Oil Company 127 Ogle. Kelly 96 Old Bank Photography 133 Olson. Caroline 60. 96 Olson. Eric 82. 103 Ondrak. Amy 108 O’Neill. Gene Organizations 42-61 Ostrander. Dena 30. 102 Otto. Lonny 38, 52. 114. 143 Owens. Shelia 46. 114 PPP Paap. Virginia 18. 90 Paben. Angie 114 Page. Robert 27, 114 Pamida 132 Patenaude. Jeff 13. 34. 82. 108. 120 Patrons 131 Pecha. Janelle 60. 67. 74. 80. 102 Pecha, Randy 64, 72. 78, 108 Pennington. Jerry 96 People 86-1 18 Peters. David 64. 82. 83. 96 Peters. Rachel 96 Peters, Tammy 114 Peterson. Jackie 108 Pfeifer. Scott 96 Pickrell, Doug Pmer. Robert 96 Pioneer Federal S 6 L 120 Piper. Bailie 25. 26, 116 Piper. Kasey 21. 70, 71, 80, 102 Plattsmouth Journal 123 Plattsmouth Locker 40. 122 Plattsmouth State Bank 128 Plattsmouth Veterinary Clinic 124 Plog. Dawn 102 Pohlmeier, Angie 43. 108 Pohlmeier, Jenny 99. 102 Pohlmeier. Michelle 102 Pohlmeier. Sean 9. 24, 64. 116 Poil. Cara 96 Pollock. Bill 116 Porter. Patricia 90 Porter. Tina 5. 35. 66. 80. 99. 102 Porter. Tracy 27. 63. 66. 74. 75. 116, 143 Prassel. Jodi 5, 16. 19, 102 Pribramsky. Mark 33. 68, 78 Pribramsky. Sue 35, 50. 102. 116 Pritchard. Angie 102 Priebe. Bob 89. 90 Priebe. Debbie 80. 104, 108 Professional Auto Repair 130 Prom 24-27 Propst. Richard 68. 82. 83, 108 Purdy. Les qqq Ouik Pic 120 rrr Ranney. Laura 60, 68. 102 Ranney, Phillip 56. 57, 58. 116 Rasmussen. Arlin 52. 90 Ratzburg. Richard 64, 82. 95, 96 Ratzburg, Yvonne 42, 48. 56, 58. 108 Redden. Rodger 72, 82. 108 Redden. Patty 116 Reichart. David 25, 64, 78. 79. 104. 108 Reimer. Jonathan 96 Reimer, Roy 90 Requirements 34 Rice. Rob 96 Rice. Trent 45, 49. 60. 78. 98 Rice. Wendi 25. 105. 108 Richardson. Andrea 52. 108 Richardson. Latricia 116 Rieke. Cathy 51. 102 Rinner. Rodney 37. 116 Roads. Brian 64. 102 Rogge. Scott 97 Rookstool, Julie 108 Ruback's 129 Russell. Alan II. 102 SSS SAC Credit Union 133 Sauder. Jack 90 Savala. Craig 38. 102 Scanlan. Joy 66 Scarpello. Kathy 116 Schaffer. Kylee II, 92 Schirmer. Tom 82. 89. 91 Schneider, Heather Scholten. Laura 80. 97 Schoch. Eric 104. 108 Schrock. Clete 64. 82. 102 Schreiber. Cari Schreiber. Mary 52, 116 Schreiber, Stacy 80. 97 Schreiner, Carol 91 Schreiner Drug Inc. 130 Schreiner, Kevin 64. 65, 78. 108 Schreiner. Sharon 5. 52. 116 Schultz. Ray Sekella. Brad 64. 78 Sekella. Jason 7g, 97 Seniors 110-117 Settje, Jason 102 Shanks. Toby II. 59, 92. 97 Sheil, Kara 3. 116 Shelbourn, Susan 46. 102 Shipley, Kim 97 Short. Mike 103 Shown. Kris 26. 80. 112, 116 Shown. Laura 48, 56. 58, 59. 93. 97 Shumaker, David Sikora. Doug 64. 108 Simms. Sheri 20. 46. 116 Singer. Angelique 7, 54, 108 Slump. Jeff 97 Smith. Audrey 91 Smith, Cindi 103 Smith Custom Contracting 126 Smith, Ed Smith, Laura 22. 29, 30, 48. 50. FBLA. Front: Julie Rookstool. Patty Redman. Kim Singer. Donna Moore. Sponsor Mary Nelson. MaiLyn Christie. Cindi Smith. Laurie Cox, Vanessa Woods; Second: Jodi Prassel. Evy Baum gart. Rikki Austin. Jodi Draper. Lonnie Otto, Tina Porter, Jenny Todd. Lynn Harter. JOURNALISM. Front: Dyan Foss. Jodi Cundall, Ann Masters, Sponsor Audrey M. Smith. Ronda Winters. Laura Smith, Kathy Albin-, Second: Sandra Hild, Mary Schreiber. Andrea Richard- son, Susan Goesch, Sandy Alt, Tracy King-. Third: Tracy Porter. Marcia Case. Pattie Harrison, Michele Hadraba. Molly McCor- mick. Kara Sheil. Dianna Lesher; Back: John Kurt, Kevin Caver- zagie. Sean Pohlmeier. Jeff Winters. Jay Martin. Alex Carpen- ter. Mike Lewis. Jeff Jamison. SPANISH. Front: Kathy Ehle. Barb McDaneld, Michelle Hughes, Debbie Lepert. Jody Smithson. Larry Ludwig, Dave Christie. Dan Cahalane. Mike Keller, Kim Singer. Heather Giles, Mary Hula, Stephanie Long; Second: Sponsor Ralph Tarnasky, Merri Woodward, Julie Rookstool, Donna Moore. Laura Smith, Chris Thompson. Yvonne Ratzburg, Kathy Beebe. Sherri Raburek. Jodi Prassel. Kim Shipley. Bekkijo Barkus. Tammi Morris, Cheri Gootee. Lynn Harter. Vynessa Bateman-. Third: Molly McCor- mick. Dianna Lesher, Steve Combs. Therese Ferdig. Sean Lew- is. Deb Cunningham. Byrin Wheatley, Cindy Toman, Vicki Toman, Laura Ranney. Susan Shelbourne; Fourth: Dan Struble. Kara Sheil. Deb O'Connell, Lisa Thorstad. Michele Hadraba, Val Stewart. Dawn Gogerty. Kelli Henry, Lisa Martin, Debbie Mill- er. John Hoback, George Alves; Fifth: Eric Schoch. Marv Little. John Kurt, Bill Wagner. Jeff Jamison. Mike Lewis. Lonny Otto. Gary Kipp. Richard Propst. Chris Winscot. Steve Umholtz. Mike Durkin. 140 HONOR SOCIETY. Front: Debbie Lepert. Dianna Lesher. Debbie Keller. Jodell Meisinger, Sponsor Mary Caverzagie. Denice Ea- ton. Therese Ferdig. Debbie Priebe. Cheri Gootee; Second: Steve Combs. Kara Sheil. Tracy Porter, Jenny Covert. Pattie Harrison. Marcia Case. Laura Smith. Ronda Winters: Back: Gary Kipp. Eric Schoch. Scott McCool. Bill Wagner. Craig Wehrbein. David Reichart. Kathy Fogal. Kent Hutton. CHORUS. Front: John Williams. Lisa Marks. Christine Baney. Director Ron Nelson. Vynessa Bateman. Merri Woodward. Trent Rice. Jeane Litle. Toby Shanks. Kelly Ogle-. Second: Rich- ard Feder. Lisa Martin. Kelli Henry. Richard Ratzburg. Barb Kintzle. Yvonne Ratzburg. Val Stewart. Jason Kraeger. Laura Shown. Jeane Carmicheal; Third: Brian Miner. Bill Goesch. Carla Poil. Debbie Miller. Matt Glup. Mark Chudy. Chad Lamb. Debbie O’Connell. Dawn Gogerty. Ember Gogerty. Jim Herd- litchka. FHA. Front: Sponsor Sharon Smith. Clarice Emick. Shelley Dash- er. Val Stewart. Debbie Keller. Laura Smith. Ronda Winters. Cherie Gootee. Deb Vanderveen, Sponsor Jacque Gaebel: Sec- ond: Jody Smithson. Stacy Krauth. Barb Austin. Kim Shipley, Vanessa Wood. Kathy Ehle, MaiLyn Christie. Theresa Mercer. Caroline Olson. Laurie Coxf Back: Bailie Piper. Ember Gogerty, Toby Shanks. Anne Emick. April Covey. Lisa Thorstad. Gina Steele. Kylee Schaffer. Sue Pribramsky. Debbie Keller. Michelle Sorrell. 54. 116 Smith. Mike II. 103 Smith. Sharon 91 Smithson. Jody 97 Snyder, Doug Sophomores 98-103 Sorrell. Michelle 18. 108 Southerland. Anne 68. 74. 80. 103 Spangler. Cindy 116 Spanish Club 5 I Special Activities 38 Sports 62-85 Staff 88-91 Standard Oil Company 122 Steele. Gina 13. 108 Stewart. Lyle 91 Stewart. Mary 91 Stewart, Valeree 50. 51. 56. 58. 108 Stidham. Tammy 36. 60. 103 Stoehr. Dawn 68. 74. 80. 84. 97 Stoll. Chris 64. 97 Strobel. Dale 91 Struble, Barb 103 Struble. Dan 116 Student Life 6-31 Sullivan. Mark 21. 97 Sullivan. Matt 103 SUNS 48 ttt Tarnasky. Ralph 12. 89. 91 Tellinghuisen. Allen Tellinghuisen. Jason 97. 116 Tesarek. David 82. 97 Thiessen. Michelle 97. 142 Thompson. Chris 23. 108 Thoms. Rodney 97 Thorstad. Lisa 97 Thorstad. Shane 17, 36. 52. 53. 116 Tilson. Brian 108 Timm. Tami 46. 97 Todd. Jenny 116 Todd. Jeff Toman. Becky 108 Toman. Cindy 60. 97 Toman. Tony 103 Toman. Vicki 60, 97 Townsend. Doug 88 Trading Places 38 Trabert. Lori Trump. Inc. 127 uuu Ulrich. Bernie 114. 116 Umholtz. Steve 78. 103 vvv VanAckern. Tim 23. 108 VanderVeen. Debra 103. 131 Volleyball 66 Volwiler. Chris 109 WWW Wagner. Brian 48. 68. 78. 103 Wagner. William 17. 37. 51. 68. 78. 116 Walker. Amber 13. 99. 103 Walker. Pat 109 Walters. Scheryl 109 Walters. Susan 97 Warga Realty I 26 Warner. Deborah 116 Warner. Donna 103 Wassinger, Ruth 5. 52. 91 Weaver. Tom 32. 64. 103 Weekends 22 Wehrbein. Amy 60. 103 Wehrbein. Craig 9. 72. 73. 78. 79. 109 Wheatley. Arrin 61. 109 Wheatley. Bynn 103 Wicklund. Steve 103 Wiles. Robert 116 Wiles. Rod 103 Wiles. Sheri 109 Williams. John 92. 97 Williams. Laura 103 Wilson. Heather 97 Wilson. Michelle 103 Winscot. Chris 64. 82. 83. 103 Winters. Jeff 20. 50. 64. 72. 73. 116 Winters. Ronda 8. 27, 116 Wise. Tom 91 Wood. Charles Wood. Denise 107. 103 Wood. Don 109 Wood. Jeri 38. 50. 109 Wood. Troy 78. 103 Wood. Vanessa 103 Wood. Troy Woodward. Merri 7. 18. 48. 49. 56. 58. 60. 103 Wooten. Kirsten 66 Working 16 Wrestling 76 Wuelling. Brian 97 Wyldes. Lon Wyldes. Ronda 97 zzz Zang. Janet 103 Zenz, Chandra Zimmer. Sherrie 103 141 concerts. Big Events and Small Events To Remember School Year Contains When looking back at the school year, it is not always the big” things that are re- membered. Sure, prom and homecom- ing are special events but of- ten it is the small events that stick in a person’s memory. Things like: . . . the day your locker would not open and you were ten minutes late for class. ... the day you left the bibliography for that English report at home. . . . getting lost on the way to Wahoo for the district bas- ketball games. . . . the three-minute-and- ten-second field trip in math class that you took to cele- brate spring. ... all the good but past-, times at Plattsmouth High. 142 Closing As a part of the independent study program. Lonny Otto takes Spanish III. Jodi Draper gives a look of extreme concern for the outcome of the game. Mingling at the FCA Banquet. Jenny Covert and Tracy Porter enjoy themselves. 143 Plattonian Staff Editor: Laura Smith Staff: Ronda Winters, Kathy Albin, Johnny Kurt, Sandy Alt, Jeff Jamison, Alex Carpenter, Jay Mar- tin, Dianna Lesher, Mike Lewis, Jeff Winters, Ke- vin Caverzagie, Jody Cundall, Mary Schreiber, Ann Masters, Sandra Hild, Susan Goesch, Tracy Porter Business Manager: Marcia Case Business Staff: Pattie Harrison, Michele Hadraba Darkroom Staff: Kara Sheil, Molly McCormick Adviser: Audrey M. Smith The Plattonian Staff would like to thank Mr. Fred Veleba, Mr. Walt Yadusky, Mr. Kevin Larson, Mr. Ken Duncan. Mr. Tom Wandel and Mr. Jim Cashman Jr. Colophon The 360 copies of the 1985 Plattonian were printed by Jostens American Yearbook Company represented by Mr. Jim Cashman Jr. The book sold for $14.00. Extras included $T.OO for the name stamping on the cover and $1.00 for a plastic wrap. The blue-shadow cover with contrast blue was a company design. Endsheets were in 30% medium blue. Layout and caption copy was created by staff members. Caption copy was set in 8 pt. type and body copy in 10 pt. Different type styles were used for each section. The Plattonian is a member of the Nebraska High School Press Association, Columbia Scholas- tic Press Association and Quill and Scroll. The 1984 Plattonian received a first class rating from NHSPA. 144 Table Of Contents Opening .............2 Student Life ........6 Academics ..........32 Organizations ......42 Sports .............62 People .............86 Ads .............. 118 Past Times At Plattsmouth High