Polk High School - Cub Yearbook (Polk, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1986 volume:

Eta 7 es a) Ree ae Sees pet os Come on Jason, it’s feeding time. High School friends. Polk High’s pep rally crowd. Sylv. What are you and Paul doing? And now to reveal our masterpiece. TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors Underclassmen The individual artists, Val Shostrom and Lisa Bedient at work on their master pieces. What is wrong Todd Van Housen, is the hammer too heavy?!?!? AMBER RAE REUEL STERLING ANDERSON —? ANDERSON Annual 12 e Basketball 9,10,11,12 Basketball 11 : Football 9,10,11,12 Track 9,10,11,12 y ; Track 9,10,11 LISA MICHELLE BEDIENT Band 9,10,11 Chorus 9,10,12 Library 10 Volleyball 10 EDD LINDELL AMY MARLENE COOVER HANQUIST Band 9 Annual Staff 12 Basketball 9,10,11,12 Band 9,10,11,12 Football 9,10,11,12 Basketball 9,10,11,12 Student Council 12 Cheerleader 10,11,12 Track 9,10,11 Chorus 9,10,11,12 Class Officer 9,10,11,12 National Honor Society 10,11,12 One-Act Play 9,10,11,12 Speech Contest 9,10,11,12 Student Council 10,11 Track 9,10,11,12 Volleyball 9,10,11,12 SARAH ANNETTE LINDBURG Annual Staff 12 Band 9,10,11,12 Basketball 9,10,11 Cheerleader 10,11,12 Chorus 9,10,11,12 Class Officer 9,10,11,12 National Honor Society 10,11,12 Speech Contest 9,10,11,12 Student Council 9 Track 9,10,11 Volleyball 9,10,11,12 VALERIE KAY SHOSTROM Class Officer 10 Library 9,10,12 Class Motto Our future is not in the hands of fate, but in ourselves. Class Flower Red Carnation Class Color Regal Blue DARWIN GALE LOVE KIM RENEE VAN HOUSEN Annual Staff 10,11,12 Band 9,10,11,12 National Honor Society 11,12 This page is sponsored by SUNDBERG AND pmo Seca SON, Polk, NE and LEE’S TIRES in Stroms- ibrary 10,11 burg, and LONE TREE PRINTING. Pee e112 CLASS OF ’86 FAVORITES REUEL SONG: Rainbow in de Dark GROUP: Dio PASTIME: Watching movies FUTURE PLANS: College FOOD: Mexican COLOR: Blue, and red MARRIAGE AGE: 27 MOVIE: Raiders of the Lost Ark EXPRESSION: What? SARAH SONG: Summer of ’69 GROUP: Bryan Adams, Cars PASTIME: Chasing guys FUTURE PLANS: UNL FOOD: Popcorn, ice cream COLOR: Jade green MARRIAGE AGE: 27 MOVIE: Ice Castles EXPRESSION: That’s so cool! AMY SONG: Boogie Down, and Crazy For You GROUP: No specific one PASTIME: Water-skiing, fun with friends FUTURE PLANS: Hastings College FOOD: Donuts, peanut butter COLOR: Red MARRIAGE AGE: 21 MOVIE: Gone with the Wind EXPRESSION: I love it! That’s the best! KIM SONG: This Could be the Night GROUP: No specific one PASTIME: Writing letters, talking on phone FUTURE PLANS: Hastings Tech. FOOD: Pizza COLOR: Pink MARRIAGE AGE: 25 MOVIE: Hard to Hold EXPRESSION: Massive! EDD SONG: Don’t Look Back GROUP: Boston, Alabama PASTIME: Cruising, working on cars FUTURE PLANS: College, farming FOOD: Pizza COLOR: Blue MARRIAGE AGE: Whenever I’m a good husband MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood Part 2 EXPRESSION: “12” LISA SONG: Jeremiah was a Bullfrog GROUP: Wham! PASTIME: Chasing guys, painting my nails FUTURE PLANS: College FOOD: TCBY with M M’s and Oreo’s COLOR: Pastel green MARRIAGE AGE: 26 MOVIE: Gone With the Wind EXPRESSION: VALERIE SONG: Dress You Up GROUP: No specific one PASTIME: Parties FUTURE PLANS: College, graduate schools FOOD: Chinese COLOR: Red MARRIAGE AGE: 24 MOVIE: Star Trek II EXPRESSION: AMBER SONG: Time After Time GROUP: Pointer Sisters PASTIME: Running FUTURE PLANS: College FOOD: Ynoki COLOR: Blue MARRIAGE AGE: Old enough MOVIE: Yentl EXPRESSION: I’m so sure! DARWIN SONG: Legs GROUP: Bryan Adams PASTIME: Working on cars, fishing FUTURE PLANS: College FOOD: Pizza COLOR: Blue MARRIAGE AGE: 30 MOVIE: Porky’s EXPRESSION: O.K. Friends!! : . ’ = ' . | 7 ‘a 2% a A f i} 3 | 4 % ami sete ’ = peel 1986 Graduates. v Hats off to you! : Bb = a ell Be Met Amber Anderson, Reuel Anderson, Lisa Bedient, Edd Coover, Amy Hanquist, Sarah Lindburg, Darwin Love, Valerie Shostrom, Kim Van Housen | rr sen ate ree AY AS AEN hee aos mi Valerie Shostrom Valedictorian Amy Hanquist Salutatorian. Kelly Adams Alan Anderson Shawn Bedient Robert Brazda Twyla Carlson Joseph Harless Roni Harless Chuck Johnson Julie Johnson Durwin Love Jason Norquest Corey Sundberg Todd Van Housen Bill Ziegelbein The class of ‘87’ is composed of 14 students: including 11 boys and 3 girls. The juniors are successfully active in most of the extra curricular activities; football, volleyball, basketball, track, speech, drama, National Honor Society, student council, and chorus. They’re enthusiastically preparing for their final year at PHS and hope to use their knowledge from these educational experiences to the best of the abilities in future situations. The junior class felt that financing the junior senior prom was a challenge but well worth it. Selling magazines to the surrounding communities was their main financial aid. A few comments from the juniors at PHS: “T feel this year has been a big success, but I’m anxiously looking forward to next year.” “It’s been a great year, and I’ve had fun partying with my friends!” “This has been a much harder year, but I’ve matured and learned to take on more responsibilities.” “T feel we've made a lot of great accomplishments. We should be proud of ourselves and celebrate all summer long!” They also felt that their relationships and their determination to succeed were the major components in the successful year of ’85-'86 Se SS t “a4 iL : f . oe Pres. Bill Ziegelbein, Vice Pres. Kelly Adams, Sec. Julie Johnson. SSWeb eee ht ; hhh aaa : ss | hla Panecmntnenag a’ Ma Abe - —_ = j J —— Five down and one to go! Jill Albin Chamane Anderson Carlene Brown Terry Carlstrom Tammy Coover %.3 = ees 2 , oe ie Paul, keep your hands off Gail! SOPHOMORES The sophomore class of 1986 has had a very eventful year with many cake raffles, and bake sales for raising money. We got our class rings which added some excitement to this year. We have many participants in the athletics department, so we feel we can be looking forward to great success in this field next year as juniors. Pres. Sylvia Veit, Sec. Cary Sandell, Vice Pres. Tammy Coover. 16 What was that Paul Van Housen!?! We're sooo sophomoric!!! Brad Dose Cary Sandell Lisa Seivert Paul Van Housen Gail Klingsporn Oh no, not me. Sylvia Veit Kevin Ang Duane Baack REQPE We the Freshmen class were not too busy as far as money making projects this year, but we kept busy adapting to new friends and to a new style “High School.” We gained two new classmates, Lynette Wimmer, and Karen Ziegelbein. Both girls came from small schools so they enjoy having more kids in their classes. While some are satisfied with small classes, others find it boring, and wish there were more kids, and still others like it just the way it is. Out of school some of the kids enjoy participating in sports, hunt- ing, babysitting, or just helping out on the farm, but there is one activity we all agree on, “hanging out with our friends uptown. Though we weren’t too busy this year we enjoyed our first year of high school and are ready to give the sophomore position a try for a year. 18 Robin Cerny Julie Edwards Kevin Love Lynette Wimmer EIGHTH, SEVENTH, AND SIXTH BACK ROW: Kevin Miller, Eric Cole, Dale Van Housen, Rich Ow- ens, Chad Adams, Steve Hendricks, Tonya Wimmer, Brenda Van Hous- en. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Carol Ratzlaff, Kelly Mariman, Angie Sterns, Sarah Brown, Wendy Blase, Mari Redman. Mrs. Carol Ratzlaff, Dani Redman, Shelly Mariman, Lisa Carlson, John Bankson, Kerwyn Stewart, Ryan Sundberg, Bill Stevens, Brad Schave, Greg Hoffman, Tim Col- lett. BACK ROW: Mr. Mike Lind, Craig Widga, Kevin Wall, Kenneth Lukas, Jennifer Hoffman, Terisha Coover, Vicky Mariman, Valerie Ellison, Angie Shenk. FRONT ROW: Tyson Veit, Dennis Lukas, Brad Anderson, Justin Recknor, Tracy Nyberg, Stacy Nyberg, Bud Stevens. FIFTH, FOURTH, AND THIRD BACK ROW: Sheri Sundberg, Amy Mundt, Holly Nyberg, Laurie Stevens, Alicia Stewart, Mrs. Sally Carlson. FRONT ROW: Ryan Lindquist, Brent Hanquist, Steve Kennel, Darold Carl- strom, Kris Lindburg, Shane Samuels. Mr. Mike Cotter, Chris Hiatt, Denise Van Housen, Jami Recknor, Jennifer Owens, Sean Hoffman, Scott Hoffman, Mitch Hahn. Ben Merchant, Travis Brown, Nolan Sundberg, Curtis Cole, Kari Ang, Melin- da Sealey, Andrea Shenk, Tina Bankson, Amber Adams, Mrs. Diane Wurst. SECOND, FIRST AND KINDERGARTEN BACK ROW: Courtney Stevens, Jennifer Sundberg, Brenda Stew- art, Brenda Hanquist, Talia Glas- ser, Brooklyn Bjerrum, Miss Pat Vest. FRONT ROW: Jeffrey Werth, Jeremy L’Heureux, Jeffrey Lindburg, Thomas Blase, Matthew Collett, Cameron Hudson. Mrs. LeAnn Karman, Michael Warnick, Clinton Hoffman, Sarah Johnson, Melissa Stewart, Melissa Ellison, Brad Bankson, Jason Lind- burg, Benjamin Garrett, Aaron Mundt, Shawn Sandell BACK ROW: Caryn Hudson, Jes- sica Stevens, Shannon Hoffman, Jesse Bjerrum, Jeremy Garrett, Joshua Merchant, Nichole Glasser, Adam Carlson, Mrs. Carol Orteg- ren. FRONT ROW: Jennifer Seal- ey, Nathan Hanquist, Amber Shenk, Timothy Kennel, Chad Garrett. Sponsored by: TOM STEVENS, Jacques Seed Dealer, 765-7124 The 1985 Volleyball season was a tough but exciting season for the Polk Cubs. The year started off on a positive note with the Cubs defeating the McCool Mustangs in two sets. Throughout the rest of the season the Cubs had problems playing as a team. We were a young team and we made the mistakes that a young team makes. The Cubs played well in their games, yet when it came down to the game point, we could not handle the pressure. Ending the season on a positive note, in the district playoffs, the Cubs defeated the Mon- roe Mustangs, whom were rated high in the state. After defeating the Mustangs in two sets, the Cubs won the right to play the Rising City Terriers in the next round. However, the Rising City team proved too much for the Cubs. The Cubs lost in two sets, but played hard and had a right to be proud of their effort. : « ‘ Junior Varsity Back Row: Coach Vest, Roni Harless, Julie Johnson, Renee Bankson. Karen Ziegelbein, Coach Boardman. Front Row: Carlene Brown, Lisa Seivert, Holly Bedient. Nice hustle Julie! Setting up for a spike recovery. SCORES Px | k McCool McCool Tournament Polk Exeter Polk McCool Polk Giltner Polk Slam it B.A. oe _ _ _ D Uw or¢ oe on ur Marquette Polk Fairmont Polk Benedict Polk Bradshaw Polk Benedict Polk Stromsburg Polk Hampton Polk Hordville Polk Exeter Sub Districts (Osceola) Polk Monroe Polk Rising City ou? _ mt peat pat pet O71 62 ON 6O Cn te OOO bat peed et wooo o nono or ore aa) re ar ote odo OT sag C7 ite Back Row: Scott Nyberg, Gerry Sagehorn, Todd Van Housen, Alan Anderson, Robert Brazda, Brad Dose, Terry Carlstrom, Terry Harless. Middle Row: Chuck Johnson, Corey Sundberg, Shawn Bedient, Bill Ziegelbein, Jason Norquest, Cary Sandell, Gail Klingsporn, Paul Van Housen. Front Row: Duane Baack, Reuel Anderson, Kevin Ang, Coach Ratzlaff, Craig Wall, Coach Ritta, John McMann, Edd Coover, Joseph Harless, Kelly Adams, Coach Wockenfuss. a 4 a” a - sm on ae sd 7 Edd Coover hands off to Paul Van Housen. “Hey Edd, am I heavy?” Polk - 12 McCool Polk - 22 Giltner Polk - 20 Rising City Polk - 30 Marquette FOOTBALL Polk - 14 Fairmont Polk - 14 Bradshaw Polk - 32 Benedict Polk - 14 Hampton Polk - 14 Exeter Edd Coover runs for a first down. Paul Van Housen rushes toward the endzone. The Cub defense tackles a Hampton ball carrier. Entering the 1985 season with a very inexperienced team proved to be the difference, as the Cubs fell a game short of a .500 season. After losing the first two games to eventual play-off contenders, McCool and Giltner, the Cubs got back on the winning track, as they edged Rising City 20-14, and blanked Marquette 30-0. The Fairmont game was by far the most interesting game of the year, as the Tigers won 19-14, on a questionable call in the final seconds of play. The Cubs won the statistic battle, but Bradshaw managed to win the score board battle, as the Bulldogs edged the Cubs 16-14. With three games remaining, the Cubs managed to pick-up wins from Benedict, and Hampton, but fell short to Exeter, also a play-off contender. Post season honors included: Bill Ziegelbein - Honorable Mention All-State, lst team All-Conference Center and Linebacker, Ist team All-Area Linebacker, and was voted “Most Valuable Player” by his teammates. Bill was also co-captain, along with Edd Coover. Kelly Adams was selected Honorable Mention All-Conference End. Edd Coover and Reuel Anderson were the only two seniors on the squad, and were selected Honorable Mention All-Area. John McMann was voted “Most Valuable Freshman.” The Junior Varsity, under the direction of Don Ritta, compiled a 2 wins and 1 loss. The Jr. High, coached by Craig Ratzlaff recorded a 2 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. Edd Coover scrambles from the Hampton defenders. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Back Row: Jill Albin, Amy Hanquist, Coach Boardman, Tammy Coover, Roni Harless. Front Row: Holly Bedient, Karen Ziegelbein, Sylvia Veit. SCORES We Bradshaw 23 Winnebago 38 Hordville 31 Exeter 21 Stromsburg 24 Clarks 32 Osceola 32 Bradshaw 33 Rising City 42 Marquette 39 McCool 29 Hampton 51 CRC Tournament Hordville 34 Exeter 36 Giltner 27 Benedict 21 Fairmont 5 Lady Cubs crash the boards for a rebound. District Tournament Rising City | = ¢ ¥ . —| —— ! a ‘ Sylvia Veit lets one fly for ya Amy showing her ‘stuff’ with help from Coach. The 1985-86 Polk girls’ basketball season saw the team battle to a 5-13 record. They had a young, and small team consisting of one senior, one junior, three sophomores, and two freshmen. Coach Boardman said he enjoyed working with these seven girls because they never gave up. Teamwork was the key to the victories the Cubs achieved, while much improvement was gained throughout the season. The team would like to thank Amy Hanquist for her leadership this year. B A S K EK i: B A L L Hordville Bradshaw Winnebago Exeter Clarks Osceola Bradshaw Rising City Marquette McCool Junction Hampton CRC Tournament Bradshaw Hampton Giltner Benedict Fairmont Stromsburg District Tournament Rising City Hordville McCool Junction State Lexington St. Ann SCORES ya 3 — Back Row: Coach Ritta, Kelly Adams, Jason Norquest, Paul Van Housen, Reuel Anderson, Gerry Sagehorn, Alan Anderson, Bill Ziegelbein, Edd Coover, Brad Dose, Coach Ratzlaff. Front Row: Duane Baack, Joseph Harless, Terry Carlstrom, John McMann, Gail Klingsporn, Kevin Lukas. The 1985-86 boys basketball season was two different seasons in one. Early we showed signs of being a very good team. The fourth game of the year we beat Exeter 62 - 59. This was a big win as Exeter went on to the state championship title in D-1. Then some hard times followed, as we lost decisively to Osceola and Rising City and closer games to Clarks, Marquette, McCool Junction and Hampton. We entered conference tournament with a record of 3 - 8 and this is when our season started to turn around. We beat Bradshaw in the first round but then lost in a rematch with Hampton by one point. The remainder of the season was very exciting. We won six of our last eight games. Those wins included beating Rising City, Hordville, in sub districts, and McCool Junction in district finals. This took our team to state for the first time since 1979. The first round of state paired us against Lexington St Ann, who qualified with a 19 - 1 record. The game was hard fought but Lexington St. Ann was the better team that night and went on to capture the state runner up title. The Polk Cub squad of 1985 - 86 was a young squad as eight lettermen will return for the 86 - 87 year. There are two seniors who’s leadership and contribution to the team will be greatly missed. Edd Coover has been a three year starter and our leading scorer the last two years. Reuel Anderson has contributed to the total team effort for four years and filled a role on the team that will be very difficult to replace. It’s a... Basketball! tnd ye nar v. 25) This page is sponsored by ADVENTURELAND VIDEO and INDEPENDENT CLUB and VILLAGE SQUARE in Aurora. Back Row: Coach Wolfe, Amber Anderson, Tammy Coover, Karen Ziegelbein, Amy Hanquist, Carlene Brown, Julie Johnson, Chamane Anderson, Twyla Carlson, Roni Harless, Jill Albin, Mrs. Pauls, Coach Wockenfuss. Front Row: Holly Bedient, Renee Bankson, Julie Edwards, Sylvia Veit. Back Row: Coach Wolfe, John McMann, Brad Dose, Paul VanHousen, Alan Anderson, Gerry Sagehorn, Bill Ziegelbein, Jason Norquest, Coach Wockenfuss. Middle Row: Joseph Harless, Cary Sandell, Kelly Adams, Robert Brazda, Terry Carlstrom, Craig Wall, Corey Sundberg, Mrs. Pauls. Front Row: Scott Nyberg, Kevin Ang, Kevin Lukas, Terry Harless, Gail Kingsporn, Duane Baack, Shawn Bedient. Sponsored by POLK COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. “So with age is wisdom and with length of days, understanding.” Polk Center 765-2311, Osceola Cen- ter 747-8227, Stromsburg Center 764-8727. Shelby Center 527-5158. Fourteen girls completed the track season. We were able to win the Bradshaw Invite, runner-up Polk Invite, runner-up Palmer Invite, winner Marquette Invite, runner-up district, and most importantly CRC Champions. The girls also finished in 8th place at the state meet. Amber Anderson set a new school record in the 3200 Mile run, with a time of 12:06, which placed her second in the state meet. Sylvia Veit set two school records in the state meet, she ran the 800 mile dash in a time of 2:24.8, for a 5th place finish. Also Sylvia won the 1600 mile run, in a time of 5:26.1. Twenty boys completed the track season. We were able to win the Bradshaw invite, and finished runner up at the Marquette Invite. Paul Van Housen placed 6th at the state meet in 400 mile dash, to score our only point, which also set a new school record. Also during the season Paul set a new school record in the 100 mile and 200 mile dashes. Joseph Harless ran a 4:47 1600 mile run at state to set a new school record. Gail Klingsporn set a new school record in the 3200 mile run with a time of 11:04. Jerry Sagehorn set a school record in the high jump of 6'0”. Both the boys and girls had a successful season, and with only two seniors on the squad, we are expecting another successful season in 1987. Dan Wolfe JR. HIGH SPORTS Back Row: Chad Adams, Dale Van Housen, Lonnie Jones, Brad Jacobsen, Steve Hendricks, Rich Owens, Wayne Young, Lonnie Shoup, Kevin Miller, Brad Schave, Mr. C. Ratzlaff. Middle Row: Greg Hoffman, Bill Stevens, Eric Cole, John Bankson, Dustin Nissen, Bill Mersch, Levi Reynor, Kerwyn Stewart. Front Row: Jason Christensen, Ryan Sundberg, Tim Collett, Kevin McHargue, James Mack. Back Row: Mr. Wockenfuss, Lonnie Shoup, Dale Van Housen, Rich Owens, Greg Hoffman, Chad Adams, Kerwyn Stewart, Steve Hendricks, Brad Schave, Kevin Miller. Front Row: Bill Stevens, Ryan Sundberg, John Bankson. af 2 Awrneg Cea Back Row: Kevin Miller, Steve Hendricks, Chad Adams, Rich Owens, Dale Van Housen, Brad Schave, Kerwyn Stewart. Front Row: Bill Stevens, Greg Hoffman, Ryan Sundberg, Tim Collett, Eric Cole. 34 Back Row: Mr. Wolfe, Lisa Carlson, Lori Ceder, Alisha Wilshusen, Kendra Meerkatz, Reneé Wilshusen, Mari Redman. Middle Row: Shelly Mariman, Brenda Van Housen, Wendy Blase, Tonya Wimmer, Kelly Mariman. Front Row: Angie Kortum, Sarah Brown, Angie Sterns, Dani Redman, Michelle Bengston. Back Row: Angie Kortum, Kelly Mariman, Mari Redman, Lori Ceder, Tonya Wimmer, Wendy Blase, Coach Wockenfuss. Front Row: Shelly Mariman, Michelle Bengtson, Dani Redman, Brenda Van Housen, Angie Sterns. Reneé Wilshusen, Brenda Van Housen, Dani Redman, Kendra Meerkatz, Alisha Wilshusen, Mari Redman. ; g ver « ; oJ, : at” Back Row: Jill Albin, Twyla Carlson, Julie Johnson, Kim Van Housen, Chamane Anderson, Robin Cerny. Front Row: Sarah Lindburg, Roni Harless, Tammy Coover, Sylvia Veit, Amy Hanquist, Amber Anderson. A N N U A L S z A F F CREATIVE ence TSy Twyla Carlson, Julie Johnson, Mrs. Lind, Amy Hanquist, Kim Van Housen, Roni Harless. 36 STUDENT COUNCIL Jason N orquest, Ryan Sundberg. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY aS = A asa, - is | N | Back row: Cary Sandell, Kelly Adams, Jason Norquest, Bill Zieglebein, This page is sponsored by LONE TREE PRINTING and Corey Sundberg. Middle Row: Sarah Lindburg, Juile Johnson, Tammy STROMSBURG LANES. Coover, Twyla Carlson. Front Row: Valerie Shostrom, Amy Hanquist, Carlene Brown, Sylvia Veit. Ist row: Wendy Blase, Michelle Jensen, Holly Bedient, Brenda Van Housen, Allison Vetter, James Mack, Dustin Nissen, Billy Mersch, Jason Christenson, Kevin McHargue, Shauna Manka. 2nd row: Joanelle Buchy, Kim Van Bibber, Karen Ziegelbein, Eric Cole, John Bankson, Ryan Sundberg, Tim Collett, Kelly Mariman, Lynette Wimmer. 3rd row: Jennifer Penner, Lauri Montgomery, Monica Hutsell, Dale Van Housen, Bill Stevens, Kevin Miller, Kerwyn Stewart, Tonya Wimmer, Dani Redman, Angie Sterns. 4th row: Julie Johnson, Tonja Jacobsen, Lisa Ferguson, Dana Harris, Lonnie Jones, Melanie Holtan, Jeri Russell, Amy Young. 5th row: Sarah Brown, Twyla Carlson, Amy Hanquist, Wayne Young, Brad Jacobsen, Mike Larson, Robbie Paup, John Ricketts, Dara Jacobsen, Jennifer Blake, Pat Hatch, Kaya Bottorf. 6th row: Kim Harris, Lisa Pritchett, Brad Schave, Rich Owens, Chad Adams, Steve Hendricks, Sarah Lindburg, Janet Lind, Peggy Swanson, Jill Albin, Lisa Bedient, Lisa Carlson. The 85-86 school year brought changes to the Polk music program. This year the joint sharing program with Marquette Public Schools was implemented. The programs were headed by Mr. Mohorcic; band, and Mr. Korensky; choir. This year students had a chance to interact with their friends from Marquette on an academic level, as well as on a social level. Old friendships were renewed, and new ones were started. Overall, we feel the shared programs had a very positive input to every student’s music education. We feel that what was started this year is a very positive and exciting move towards a stronger music program. We hope that the positive attitudes started this year will continue in the future. Back Row: Kevin McHargue, Catherine Ferguson, Rhonda Slatter. Third Row: Amy Young, Jennifer Penner, Laurie Montgomery, Kim VanBibber, Tonja Jacobsen, Monica Hutsell, Kelly Sailors, Cathy Culver, Lisa Pritchett, Sarah Lindburg, Brad Jacobsen, Lisa Ferguson. Second Row: Dara Jacobsen, Kim Van Housen, Amy Hanquist, Holly Bedient, Lonnie Jones, Dustin Nissen, Jason Christensen. First Row: Vicky Montgomery, Allison Vetter, Valerie Ruzicka, Donna Menke. Not pictured, Melanie Holton, Brenda Van Housen, Wendy Blase, Lisa Carlson, Angie Sterns, Sarah Brown, Bill Stevens. The band received an excellent rating in parade marching at Harvest’ of Harmony in Grand Island, and Melody Round-Up in Hastings. The band also marched in the Grand Island Christmas Parade. The band and choir also held joint Christmas and spring programs at Polk and Marquette. CHEERLEADERS } Sarah Lindburg, Amy Hanquist, Sylvia Veit, Tammy Coover, Holly Bedient, Best Friends! Carlene Brown. hs “ire Doing the Statebound Shuffle. Jr. High Cheerleaders: Wendy Blase, Sponsored by OLSON’S STANDARD and Brenda Van Housen, Angie Sterns STROMSBURG LANES and POLK COM- MUNITY CLUB. pee eS « . a oe ate! cn etl on Xe a , = Hugh ... Some woman you are!!!! “Happily Ever After” Margaret Wyler - Amy Hanquist Fred Wyler - Kelly Adams Wendy Wyler - Karen Ziegelbein Joan Wyler - Roni Harless Rita Fairchild - Julie Johnson Director - Mrs. Lind Student Director - Holly Bedient Props - Bill Zieglebein Seniors enjoye d their last prom. Sarah Lindburg giving seniors toast of thanks. “Up Where We Belong” was the theme for the 1986 Junior-Senior Prom. The colors were metallic silver and blue. At the entrance was a waterfall, and a river under the bridge. In the center of the floor was a star fountain. Roni Harless was the toastmistress, Julie Johnson gave the welcome, Bill Ziegelbein read the class prophecy, Twyla Carlson read the poem to the seniors, Rev. Donald Rollstin gave the invocation and benediction. The dinner menu was tossed salads, sliced ham, mashed potatoes gravy, buttered corn, dinner rolls, cherry and blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The Sophomore servers were Tammy Coover, Sylvia Veit, Carlene Brown, Paul Van Housen, Brad Dose, and Gail Klingsporn. The music for the evening was played by Dynamic Sound. Everyone enjoying the banquet. Commitment to Excellence was the theme for the All-Activities Banquet held on May 9th at the Elementary school gym. The 8th graders were the official servers for this funfilled evening. Awards were given to the students for all of their hard work over the year. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the king and queen. Following the banquet was the dance. D J supplied the music that kept everyone jammin’ down for hours. ALL-ACTIVITIES UCR URE TUIEERIEEET ee Brian Dose, attendant Sarah Lindburg, King Edd Coover, Queen Amy Hanquist, attendant Reuel Anderson, Jodi Widga. a She really said that, Robert? Jump for it!!! Amy Hanquist making her move. ie oo S = 5 o MS ino] Lal oO = oo S ‘g 3} = Just clowning around. Mr. D. Boardman Social Studies Mrs. L. Gilson Home Economics Mrs. C. Lind English € Mr. S. Jacobsen Counselor Pt’ Mr. T. Mohorcic Band TEACHERS Mrs. V. Ekdahl Green Thumb Aid 48 Mr. D. Korinsky Chorus Mrs. M. Downs Mathematics Mr. Mohorcic trying to figure out what’s going on. Polk High School has gained three new teachers and one counselor. Mr. Boardman, is our new social studies teacher, head girls’ volleyball and basketball coach, and senior class sponsor. He attended Fort Hays State University in Kansas, majoring in history. Mrs. Downs is our new math teacher, and junior class sponsor. Mrs. Downs went to Kearney State College, majoring in mathematics. After going several years without a guidance counselor, we are sharing Mr. Jacobsen with Marquette. Mr. Jacobsen attended Midland College where he received his math major, and B.S. in Education. He also went to Kearney State College to get his M.S. in Education for guidance counseling and training in computers. We are also sharing our music department with Marquette. Mr. Korinsky comes to Polk on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as our chorus director. Mrs. O. Santos Spanish Mrs. C. Schave Title I Mrs. S. Newton Art Mrs. C. Ratzlaff Jr. High Mrs. V. Recknor Special Education Mrs. I. Sundberg Mr. G. Wockenfuss Librarian Physical Education Mrs. C. Ortegren Special Education Mr. C. Ratzlaff Business Mr. D. Ritta Industrial Arts Mr. D. Wolfe Science Secretaries: Karen Hiatt, Susie Sundburg —_ )- Bus Drivers: Alfred L’Heureux, Don Shostrom Paste Maintenance: Bill Tallman, Jim Bopp Bus Driver: Donna Werner S AFF ADMINISTRATION To the Class of “86”: The education of a college president The executive ability of a financier The humility of a deacon The adaptability of a chameleon The hope of an optimist The courage of a hero The wisdom of a serpent The gentleness of a dove The patience of Job The Grace of God, and The persistence of the devil. THE FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS! The future is in your hands. We sincerely hope we have helped you prepare for the struggle. Remember, there is no such thing as a free lunch. When you are knocked down, get up and go again - nobody said it was going to be easy but it can be done, if you want to do it. Good luck and God bless!! Larry M. Lindquist Principal: Keith McMann To the Class of 1986: You are to reach one of the greatest milestones in your life, high school graduation. This event marks your departure from childhood into the adult world. Our societal values are such that you will be expected to become a productive member of the adult world upon receipt of that magical piece of paper called a “diploma.” This implies that you must have all of the information, skills, and values that we at Polk High School have tried to instill in you. What you were in high school no longer matters. The only thing of importance is what you will become. Only those who have the ability to set goals and the determination to achieve them will be deemed successful in the world of tomorrow. Thus, it is imperative that you use those things you have learned at Polk High School to your best advantage. Educationally, Keith McMann Back Row: Dennis Hendricks - Member, Dennis Stevens - Vice President, Gary Harless - President. Front Row: Carol Stewart - Member, Charles Shenk - Sec., Daniel Collett - Treasurer. . LIFT ! a AD Wee ss What?! Edd! ... Hey POLK Ron and Suzy Meerkatz Village of Polk Cozy Cafe Home cooked meals Goldie Blender Charlie Shenk Lynks Hybrids Mary Brazda CENTRAL CITY Neilson Radio - TV and Service Phone: 946-2071 Solt Funeral Home Central City and Polk (308)-946-3095 Central City Optometric Clinic all types of contact lenses (308)-946-2612 Central Bank FDIC Gene Osborn, D.D.S. 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Street 694-5615 Village Square Phone: (402)-694-2433 1112 13th Street STROMSBURG Swede Capital Body Shop Overland Ready Mix, Sand, Gravel Your Concrete Professionals Daylight Donuts 764-8234 Allison’s Town and Country Department store sports shop Larry's Welding Michael Ulffers D.D.S. 305 E. 4th 764-3081 Goldenrod Insurance Agency Inc. 764-2291 Flowers by Irene 408 Commercial 764-2321 The Farmacy 764-2044 Gissler Auto Supply 213 E. 4th 764-3531 764-3831 Arloa’s 117 E. 4th 764-3331 The Headlight Bill Jan Thompson State Farm Insurance Kurth Deland 402-764-3791 Perry Noyd Refrigeration Repairs 764-5265 Polk Co. Equipment Inc. HARLESS OIL CO. a Ill P.O. Box 278 Osceola, Nebraska 68651 Phone: (402) 747-2051 Pioneer Brand-Products Right down the road. Pioneer: brand © seed corn ® sorghum ® soybeans © wheat e alfalfa ® silage inoculani And then there's your Pioneer salesman, too. He's someone you know, like and trust. And because he lives right down the road trom you, everything Pioneer offers is right down the road, too! (a), Donald Ostberg PIONEER. BRAND PROOUCTS Polk Oil And Supply Tank Wagon and Filling Station Custom Service Exhaust Pipe Bending Computer Wheel Balancing Front End Alignments Phone: 765-3451 6 rill Fuels, Oils, Fertilizers Chemicals, LP Gas Polk, NE. Dick Harless POLK MACHINE AND SUPPLY Ed Recknor 765-2291 Anderson Seed and Supply —T Stee! Corporation See us for Circle grain bins, storage build- ings, feed tanks, fans, and PVC irr. pipe, Stauffer farm seeds, fertilizer and chemicals. Leonard Anderson Polk, Ne. 765-7289 PSR ee eae N EER eae elanc ass | The Auto Glass....Pro’s Total Free 800-742-7420 STATEWIDE Free Mobile Service e@ PLATE GLASS @ STOREFRONTS COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE GLASS INVENTORY EMERGENCY GLASS REPLACEMENT COMMERCIAL GLAZING 414 Lincoln York, NE CENTRAL CITY VETERINARY CLINIC C. R. Johnson D.V.M. L.L. Dearking D.V.M. (308) 946-3028 (402) 765-3011 South Hwy. 14 Central City, Nebraska 68826 Y | ‘he ERVIN EVELYN BAMESBERGER 1102 13TH STREET AURORA, NEBRASKA 68818 Celer pt Spet Paint, Wall paper, Sundries, Custom Picture Framing Keepsake Diamond Center Ouubty i: Our Mest Unporbaul Va hul Expert Jewelry Atria. Band Watch Repair ¢-pagt acts Lenox, Pickard, Noritake, Anta and Mikasa Stoneware and China Oneida Stainless and Silverplate Wood Products, Clocks, Brass, Crystal Giftware and More Wright Sewelry HELEN SCHLUCKEBIER DEANNE ADAMS Owner Manager 423 Lincoln Ave on i492! 362.5297 York. Nebraska 63467 SWEET ELECTRIC INC. Box 220 Motor Mounts Pulleys-Belts Underground Pipes Gated Pipe Electric Pump Pump Panels Submersible Pumps Trenching Clarks, NE 68628 Phone: (308) 548-2248 and 548-2343 ELLIS AURORA, NEBRASKA PHONE 694-2138 A a! [J T[IPEMS Pharmacy _1f ot ————— eh tens, PER CR, RE OS A hy a 2 ie : 4. ; Re zee , mar = SCL y,@ BEND ER Aurora.Vebr Registered Holsteins Grade A Milk Producer Clarks, NE. Drink milk and use it’s by-products they’re out of this world!!! RON’S MARKET AND MEAT OCESSING Custom Slaughtering Groceries, Fresh meats Curing, Smoking Lockers for rent of your favorite meats FIRST STATE BANK HORDVILLE MEMBER F.D.I.C. LOANS AND INSURANCE -3231 fo COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE Funk’s Seed Carl Brown, Dealer HYBRID Corn Sorghum Soybeans Forages 765-7211 COACH’S CORNER POLK’S STEAKHOUSE AND LOUNGE ROGER CARLSTROM For reservat call (402) 765-6501 “POLK PROGRESS .. SLOWER IS BETTER CITIZENS STATE BANK Polk Nebraska Phone: 402 765-2191 Member FDIC Complete Insurance The bank large enough to serve you and small enough to know you. a Jean Harless Janice Bankson filing computer pages. ere ‘‘o ‘ i Ye - Don Stewart, Bev Van Housen, Janice Bankson, Jean Harless, Bev Coover, Melody Hoffman, Dennis Johnson, Sam Baird. Each depositor insured to 20,000 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCF CORPORATION Denny Johnson A FULL SERVICE BANK Bev Van Housen working at the proof machine. RON’S MARKET 223 N. Main, Polk Custom Slaughtering Cutting, Wrapping Processing, Sides Freezing, Smoking Curing Quarter Loins WALSWORTH PUBLISHING COM PAN Y MARCELINE. MISSOURI. UB A ye