Plattsmouth High School - Plattonian Yearbook (Plattsmouth, NE)

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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

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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

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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