Randolph High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Randolph, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1985 volume:

YEARBOOK RROJECTS MEMORIES Our Business Publications Class has worked steadily on deadlines, page assignments, and picture taking. They have earned money through concession stands and a yearbook raffle. The winner of the yearbook raffle was Brian Hamilton. Our staff also attended a seminar at the Villa Inn in Norfolk. Annual Staff Officers for 1985 were Angie Steffen (Editor), Deb Milander (Asst. Editor), Mary Schaefer (Secretary), Lisa Thies (Treasurer), Bruce Meier and Laurie Lyon (Head Photographers), David Krueger and Patti Milander (Sports Editor). Front Row: Dawn Gerkins, Deb Milander, Angie Steffen, Mary Schaefer, Lisa Thies, Second Row: Christy Carpenter, Kelly Gerkins, Patti Milander, David Krueger, Laurie Lyon, Bruce Meier, Brian Hamilton, Shari Dibbert. Third Row: Margaret Reimers, Janeen Kittle, Paula Hilkemann, Sheryl Rohloff, Nikki Braden, Doug McFadden, Denise Hansen, Laurie Whitehorn, Patricia McFadden. Not Shown Jackie Braden. 2 A LCCI AT THE FACULTY. Front Row: Mark Anderson, Ray Schnell, Russ Jensen, Dennis Bazata. Second Row: Shirley Jensen, Dorothy Jensen, Gary Osborn, Betsy Gubbels, Marilyn Klanderud. Third Row: John Alpers, Marvin Beardshear, Ken Morten, George Bradley, Dick Babst and Lyle Nannen. Not available were Dan List and Tom Rastede. The faculty at RHS are more than teachers. They are our friends and counselors who work very hard to help us find a direction in life. The faculty doesn't always get the special recognition or thanks that they deserve for all their hard work and time. Truthfully, they are a great help. Thanks a lot Faculty! School Board: Doug Preston, Stanley Claussen, Neil Lackas, Neil Kluver, Kearney lackas, Larry Alderson, Jerry Weise. 4 DIRECTORS OF RtiS 5 STUDENTS f?,4 Tt WELT BUSINESS Typing I - Amy Alderson, Marcy Reineke Typing II • Sheryl Rohloff Yearbook - Angie Steffen (Member 4 years, Assistant Editor, Editor), Deb Milander (Assistant Editor), Dawn Gerkins (Member 4 years, Artist 3 years, cover) Office Machines -Highest GPA Connie Nordhues, Peggy Stueckrath. 2nd place in Electronic Printing Calculator Business Contest - Peggy Stueckrath Accounting Award - Paul Koehler MATH Highest Grade Point Average: Algebra I: Marcy Reineke Geometry: Bob Buell Algebra II: Loren Isom Advanced Math: Mike Peebles Computer Literacy: Brian Backer Advanced Computers: Glen Riedel Personal Achievement: Rick Nordhues SCIENCE Superior Achievement Award in Advanced Biology - Joe Thelen. Superior Achievement Award in Sophomore Biology - Bob Buell. Outstanding Achievement Award in Sophomore Biology - Eric Pentico. First Place in Physical Science for fourth quarter averages -Amy Alderson, Marcy Reineke Leadership Award in Physical Science - Troy Taylor, Jeremy Kilburn. Physics Runner Up for 4th quarter average - Don Tunink Physics first place 4th quarter average - Paul Koehler Best Average for all Physical Sciences (Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics) - Connie Nordhues. VCLLEyEALL Tri-Captains for 1984 - Tammy Arduser, Cindy Berner, Peggy Stueckrath. Most Inspirational - Vicki May. Most Valuable Player • Peggy Stueckrath. Hustler of the year award - Marci Moser Most Improved Varsity - Ann Nannen. Most Improved Reserve - Patti Milander, Jackie Borst. Most Improved Freshmen - Val McDonald, Amy Alderson. GOVERNMENT Recognition of achievement in American History for High Scholastic Achievement - Jeff Backer, Paul Koehler, Kirby Meyer, Darcy Speer. Recognition of achievement in American History for participation in the Bereuter youth Institute - Mike Schmit Award for Highest Scholastic Excellence in American History and attendance at the Bereuter youth Institute - Julie Pentico. Government Award - Mike Peebles. SPEECH Oral interpretation of drama extemporaneous speaking -Cindy Berner, Don Tunink. Oral interpretation of proses - Bonnie Fish, Laurie Lyon. Duet acting original public address - Dawn Gerkins Duet acting oral interpretation of poetry - Christal Kint. Informative speaking - Janeen Kittle, Angie Steffen. Oral interpretation of drama oral interpretation of poetry -Connie Nordhues. Original public speaking - Julie Pentico. HCNCP PCLL Seniors - Trent Brunssen, Connie Nordhues, Lisa Thies, Kelly Frederick, Joe Thelen. Juniors - Julie Pentico, Brian Backer, Jeff Backer, Brad Gubbels, Paul Koehler, Steve Loberg, Mike Schmit, Jackie Borst, Kirby Meyer, Darcy Speer, Loren Isom Sophomores - Bob Buell, Patti Milander, Ricky Nordhues, Kelly Thelen, Eric Pentico. Freshmen - Amy Alderson, Judd Claussen, Greg Hay, Jeremy Kilburn, Sandi Kollars, Marcy Reineke, Troy Taylor, Jeff Lackas, Val McDonald, Staci Nordhues, Angie Speer, Cindy Cook, John Keifer, Jackie Olberding. GIPLS DASrETEALL Honorary Tri-Captains for '85-86 - Michelle McLain, Jodi Scott, Kristie Borst. Cardette Hustlers - Marci Moser, Michelle McLain. 8 CN AWARDS NIGHT NENAC All Conference First Team - Marci Moser, Kristie Borst, Honorable Mention - Jodi Scott. Honorable Mention NEN Top 12 - Kristie Borst, Marci Moser, Jodi Scott. HOME ECONOMICS Highest 3-year average - Lisa Thies, Kelly Frederick. Excellence in Home Interior Design - Kelly Robinson. Outstanding in Home Interior Design - Sharon Gubbels. Most Improved in Clothing Construction - Karla Tunink. SEARCH •Student Events and Recognition in Consumer Home Economics Illustrated Talks - Angie Steffen (Gold). Parliamentary Team - Connie Nordhues, Lisa Thies, Deb Milander, Mary Schaefer, Janeen Kittle, Patti Milander (Silver). Seniors: Dan Kaiser, Doug McFadden, Joe Thelen. Juniors: Steve Loberg, Kirby Meyer, Darcy Speer. Sophomores - Joe Huwaldt, Becky Lackas, Trish McFadden, Ann Nannen. Freshmen: Jeff Bermel, Cindy Cook, Chuck Gubbels, Kristie McDonald, Valerie McDonald, Brian Tunink, Sherilyn Haselhorst. DOyS BASKETBALL Honorary Co-Captains - Darrin Nordhues, Mike Peebles. Most Valuable Players - Darrin Nordhues, Mike Peebles, Kirby Meyer. Most Dedicated - Kirby Meyer. Most Inspirational - Mike Peebles. Mr. Hustle Award - Mike Peebles. Most Consistent - Darrin Nordhues. Most Improved - Jay Taylor, Jeff Hanna, Dean Spader. Leading Scorer - Kirby Meyer. Leading Rebounders - Kirby Meyer, Darrin Nordhues. Field Goal Percent Leaders - Kirby Meyer, Brad Gubbels, Paul Koehler. Free Throw Percent Leaders - Kirby Meyer, Mike Peebles, Brad Gubbels, Jeff Backer. Assist Leaders - Mike Peebles, Darcy Speer. Leader in Steals • Mike Peebles Leader in Deflections - Darrin Nordhues. ENGLISH GIRLS ANE E©yS STATE Girls State - Michelle McLain. Girls State Alternate - Julie Pentico. Boys State - Brian Backer Boys State Alternate - Darcy Speer. TEACHER CE THE YEAR Robert Rissler was the recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award which is presented annually by the Randolph Education Association. Mr. Rissler teaches Remedial Math at Randolph Public Schools. PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC FITNESS Trent Brunssen, Connie Nordhues, Mike Peebles, Angie Steffen, Joe Thelen, Don Tunink. APT PERFECT ATTENDANCE Honorable Mention - Kristie Borst, Judd Claussen, Jami Riedel. 9 Highest 4-year average in English - Angie Steffen. CHS CANE) PLAYS CONCERT BAND - Front Row: Lisa Thies, Shelly Wattier, Jami Redinbaugh, Julie Pentico, Chuck Gubbels, Amy Alderson, Ann Nannen, Becky Lackas, Jackie Borst, Caryl Preston, Julie Carstens. Second Row: Marci Moser, Mary Schaefer, Denise Hansen, Val McDonald, Angie Speer, Missy Coenen, Patti McCarthy, Shari Dibbert, Sandi Kollars, Patti Milander, Troy Taylor, John Pflanz, Mike Bloomquist. Third Row: Deb Milander, Tige Jones, Darcy Speer, Kirby Meyer, Mike Riedmiller, Sherilyn Haselhorst, Mike Peebles, Tyler Osborn, Greg Hay. Fourth Row: Jeff Lackas, John Keifer, Kelly Thieman, Mr. John Alpers. Not Pictured Doug Babst. Caryl and Becky. 10 CUR THEME SCN© Mr. John Alpers presenting Lisa Thies The John Philip Sousa Award. Sandi Kollars, Tyler Osborn, and Julie Carstens all received Superiors at District Music Contest. The Randolph High School Band started off their 1984-1985 year by playing pre-game and halftime numbers for the home football games and marching in the Harvest of Harmonies Parade in Grand Island. The pep band, as in the past, played for the home games and made the trips to the Subdistrict, District, and State Tournaments. There were also many participants in the various honor bands and clinics. Those who took part in the Wayne State Honor Band were Julie Carstens, Patti Milander, Tyler Osborn, Sandi Kollars, Troy Taylor, Mike Riedmiller, Chuck Gubbels, and Melissa Coenen. Julie Carstens also took part in the Kearney State Band Festival, the UNO Honor Band, and earned the most points towards her band letter. The entire band took part in the NENAC Band Clinic in Creighton along with playing for the Christmas Concert held on December 14th, the Spring Concert on April 15th, and Graduation. Chuck Gubbels, Becky Lackas, Sandi Kollars, Troy Taylor, Kelly Thieman, Julie Carstens, Deb Milander, Shelly Wattier, Tyler Osborn, Missy Coenen, and Lisa Thies took solos to District Music Contest in Wayne. Patti Milander and Christy Carpenter served as accompanists. The band worked hard all year, their enthusiasm and talent helped make their concerts and contests big successes. 11 CHORUS IS TUNED UD CHORUS - Front Row: Tyler Osborn, Caryl Preston, Becky lackas, Mike Bloomquist, Robbie Bursel, Jamie Redinbaugh, Carmen Rohde, Mrs. Roxanne List. Second Row: Lisa Kint, Michelle Dredge, Jackie Borst, Karla Tunink, John Pflanz, Michelle McLain, Janice Carpenter, Bonnie Fish, Becky Gubbels, Julie Carstens, Malinda Goldman. Third Row: Patti McCarthy, Vicki May, Kerry Robinson, Ann Sauser, Ann Nannen, Brian Backer, Donny Tunink, Corby Robinson, Julie Pentico, Brenda Meyer, Sharon Gubbels, Marci Moser, Shelly Wattier. The Randolph High School Choir and Swing Choir started off the 1984-1985 school year with their Vocal and Instrumental Winter Concert which was held on December 14th. Mrs. Linda Rogers accompanied them with the piano. On March 11, The Randolph Swing Choir, along with the Plainview Swing Choir, went to participate in the Stanton Swing Choir Clinic. The 15th Annual High School Choir Clinic was held at Wayne State College on March 15. The Randolph High School Choir and nine other area high school choirs participated. On March 21st, all choir students performed at a NTCC Jazz Swing Choir Festival in Norfolk. The Swing Choir performed at Brian Meyer's benefit on March 23rd. Contests were held on April 19th and 20th in Wayne. Malinda Goldman, Donny Tunink, Brian Backer, and Tyler Osborn were the students who presented solos. Tyler Osborn and Donny Tunink both received Superiors. The Choir and Swing Choir also performed with the Swing Choir receiving a superior. An octet of students was also put together to give a presentation. On May 14th, a High School Musical was held which was called In Search Of The Perfect Song and for graduation, on May 19th, the Swing Choir performed. 12 TO ITS HIGHEST f t IIW. Mrs. Roxanne List SWING CHOIR - Front Row: Julie Pentico, Malinda Goldman, Michelle McLain, Jackie Borst, Julie Carstens, Becky Lackas, Kerry Robinson, Ann Nannen. Second Row: Donny Tunink, Brian Backer, Tyler Osborn, Corby Robinson. 13 JH BAND IS TCP f?A m JR HIGH BAND - First Row: Rich Caldwell, Jill Rasmussen, Brad Sauser, Brad Berner, Jason Speer, Dean Wattier, Tim Steffen, Mr. John Alpers. Second Row: Gina Keifer, Sandi Milander, Rhonda Stapleman, Martha Brodersen, Stephanie Brunssen, Steve Hanna, Sally Burmeister, Michelle Coenen, LuAnn Lange, Cheri Maas. Third Row: Leann Rohde, Pam Gubbels, Shelly McDonald, Cody Huff, Jim Eddie, Joey Bermel, Tammy Dibbert, Holly Heegle. 14 i ! There is a quiet place in Randolph Public High School where you can study in a nice atmosphere during a study hall or class. It is the Randolph High School Library. The library is bursting with informative and exciting books. These books can be used for reports or speeches with fictional books and magazines for spare time reading. The student librarians are there for your convenience. The head librarian for the West School is Marilyn Klanderud and the East School Librarian is Sandra Breding. THE IIIIAf' ATTRACTS US HOW CAM You may look ,t� outhor .lasI cords a to ow word on AN ond THc NO � � OON bo antmami • Front Row: Michelle Dredge, Cindy Cook and Heidi Heegle. Second Row: Robbie Burgel, Bonnie Fish, Denise Schutt, Sheryl Rohloff and Marci Thelen. 15 M A IS BATING FHA started off their year by decidins to try for a Chapter Award. Their main project was setting up a Block Mother Program for Randolph. In November, the group went to South Sioux City for the District Convention. A presentation was given by Mike Walkum on the Wednesday's Child” program. Recognition was given at Districts to Cheri Stevens, who was a state officer for the year '84-'85, and to Connie Nordhues, who was District secretary for the same year. Both FFA and FHA were the sponsors of the Sweetheart Dance. The morning of the dance was spent decorating the gym. A lot of hard work and fun was put into it. The officers for the school year '85-’86 were elected to attend the FHA State Convention. They were elected as follows: Deb Milander (President), Mary Schaefer (Vice President), Janeen Kittle (Secretary -Treasurer), Christy Carpenter (Historian), Valerie McDonald (Reporter), and Patti Milander (Parliamentarian). At the Convention, the chapter received the Red Rose Chapter Award. The Parliamentary Procedure team received a silver at SEARCH. Pictured are Front Row: Janeen Kittle, Deb Milander, Mary Schaefer. Second Row: Connie Nordhues, Lisa Thies, Patti Milander. Freshmen m at meetin; The Chapter received the Red Rose Award. 16 HIGHER AND HIGHER FHA - Front Row: Jackie Olberding, Kristie McDonald, Connie Nordhues (Reporter), Deb Milander (Parliamentarian), Cheri Stevens (President), Dawn Gerkins (Vice President), Kelly Frederick (Secretary - Treasurer), Cindy Cook, Darla Doerr. Second Row: Shari Dibbert, Bobbi Caldwell, Angie Speer, Margaret Reimers, Kelly Gerkins, Julie Dibbert, Staci Nordhues, Valerie McDonald, Lisa Thies, Heidi Heegle. Third Row: Christy Carpenter, Jackie Borst, Kerry Robinson, Vicki May, Karla Tunink, Christal Kint, Melissa Coenen, Lisa Kint, Becky Gubbels, Amy Alderson, Janeen Kittle, Angie Steffen. Fourth Row: Paula Hilkemann, Bonnie Fish, Marci Thelen, Sheryl Rohloff, Patti Milander, Laurie Lyon, Sharon Gubbels, Mary Schaefer, Sherilyn Haselhorst, Marcy Reineke, Sandi Kollars, Michelle Dredge, Trish McFadden Not Pictured Cindy Berner (Historian) and Jamie Redinbaugh. It was a great honor to have our local chapter president, Cheri Stevens, be elected a state officer for FHA. Only one member from each district is elected an officer. As an officer, Cheri was able to attend a convention in Chicago, IL. Cheri talked to other chapters on what FHA really is. She led a very busy year with two big offices. 17 FFA IS A PROMISING SHOW The FFA Chapter accomplished a great deal this year. At District and State Convention the Chapter did a very good job in their separate categories. At the District Contest, the following awards were given to: Francis Bermel - blue in Tractor Operating,- Joe Thelen - red in Tractor Operating, blue in Farm Management,- Rick Nordhues - purple in Dairy Judging, blue in Welding; Tony Van Slyke - blue in Dairy Judging,-Eric Pentico - blue in Dairy Judging,- Brent Goetsch -red in Dairy Judging, 3rd in Creed Speaking; The Jr. Dairy Judging Team - purple,- Kelly Thieman - blue in Dairy Judging, white in Ag. Mechanics,- Jeff Backer -blue in Dairy Judging, white in Livestock Judging,- Gary Gubbels - red in Dairy Judging,- Scott Sauser - white in Dairy Judging, red in Farm Management; The Sr. Dairy Judging Team - blue; Dan Thelen - blue in Welding,- The Welding Team - blue,- Hoss Hammond - red in Ag. Mechanics,- The Ag. Mechanics Team - red,- Chris Nordhues - red in Farm Management; Boyd Janssen -white in Farm Management; The Farm Management Team - blue,- John Keifer - 1st in Creed Speaking,- Stan Polenske - 2nd in Creed Speaking. At State they received: Brent Goetsch - red in Sr. Dairy Judging,- Rick Nordhues - white in Sr. Dairy Judging, red in Welding; The Farm Management Team - blue,- Joe Thelen - blue in Farm Management,- Chris Nordhues - blue in Farm Management; Joe Huwaldt - bronze in Computers in Agriculture Award ; The Chapter received The Superior Chapter Award, the Superior Chapter Safety Award, and Building Our American Community Award. The Dekalb Award was given to Joe Thelen. Joe Thelen, Scott Sauser, Chris Nordhues. Francis Bermel, Hoss Hammond, Kelly Thieman. Front Row: Kelly Thieman, Rick Nordhues, Jeff Baker Second Row: Tony Van Slyke, Eric Pentico, Scott Sauser, Gary Gubbels. Front Row: Jeff Backer, Brian Sauser, Steve Haselhorst. Second Row: Corby Robinson, Donny Nordhues, Brian Korth, Eric Frederick. 18 FFA • Front Row: Mike Hanna (Parliamentarian), Boyd Janssen (Reporter), Francis Bermel (Vice President), Joe Thelen (President), Kelly Thieman (Secretary), Chris Nordhues (Treasurer), Hoss Hammond (Sentinel). Second Row: Brent Goetsch, Steve Haselhorst, Mark Bloomquist, Mike Schmidt, Rick Nordhues, Loren Isom, Brian Berner, Tom Bierenbaum. Third Row: Jim Rath, Jeff Backer, Eric Frederick, Dan Thelen, Stanley Polenske, Tony Van Slyke, Eric Pentico, John Keifer, John Gubbels. Fourth Row: Doyle Brunssen, Brian Korth, Gary Gubbels, Joe Huwaldt, Corby Robinson. 19 1ST IS “A-€I AT SUPER SONIC TEEN - Front Row: Nicki Schnell, Lynn Lackas, Becky Baden, Leanne Rhode, Jill Rasmussen, Lisa Dowlins, Angie Bloom-quist. Second Row: Vicki Meier, Tammy Burbach, Lisa Gubbels, Jan Korth, Teri Burbach, Angie Whitmore, Jeri Bargstadt, Teri Martin, Mary Sauser (sponsor). Third Row: Michelle May, Tina Leiting, Karla Leiting, Rhonda Stapelman, Stephanie Brunsen, Martha Brodersen, Michelle Coenen, Sally Burmester, Cheryl Moser, Cherie Maas. Fourth Row: Traci Tunink, Pam Gubbels, Shelly McDonald, Luann Lange, Julie Riedmiller, Sandi Milander, Gina Keifer, Tammy Dibbert, Holly Heegle. Super Sonic Teen was the name chosen by the Junior High Home Economics Students for their group. The officers were elected as follows: President - Lori Toelle, Vice President - Tammi Burbach, Secretary Treasurer -Tina Leiting, Publicity - Sally Burmester. Community and personal enjoyment was the basis for the activities sponsored by the group. A dress up day and the decorating of lockers were some of the monthly activities. At Christmas time, the girls went to the Colonial Manor caroling, and then returned to the school for exchanging gifts. There was also babysitting offered on parent-teacher conference. A swimming party for the summer is being planned. The girls were led by Mary Sauser. It was an enjoyable year with many fun activities. 20 speech is f t mi men Speech class had an active year. Members of the class were Bonnie Fish, Julie Pentico, Connie Nordhues, Angie Steffen, Janeen Kittle, Christal Kint, Dawn Gerkins, Don Tunink (Not Pictured), Cindy Berner (Not Pictured), and Laurie Lyon (Not Pictured). Many speeches were assigned including Informative, Persuasive, Sales, Entertainment, and many more. The Speech Students participated in two speech contests. One was NENAC at Crofton and the other was Districts at Osmond. A one act play was also presented by the speech students. The play was called VILLANELL. The year ended with puppet shows for the elementary children. The puppets were made, the plays were written, and the shows were performed by the speech class. Angie Steffen, Christal Kint, Connie Nordhues, and Janeen Kittle put on a puppet play called Dufus the Dragon Meets His Match. Briar Rabbit was put on by Don Tunink, Julie Pentico, and Bonnie Fish. The puppet play called Mr. Worry was presented by Laurie Lyon, Cindy Berner and Dawn Gerkins. 21 THE INCREDIBLE YEARS Connie Nordhues (Best Actress), Caryl Preston (Best Supporting Actress), Mike Bloomquist (Best Actor), Jeff Backer (Best Supporting Actor). The Drama Club was active this year. In November, the Drama Club helped with the Junior Class Play, Facts of Life. For the Christmas party the members bought a gift certificate for the Drama Club Sponsor, Mr. Bradley. The entertainment for the party was V.C.R. movies. The presentation by the Drama Club was The Incredible Years. Best Actor and Actress were Mike Bloomquist and Connie Nordhues. Best Supporting Actor and Actress were Jeff Backer and Caryl Preston. The Drama Club Members enjoyed the Firehouse Dinner Theater presentation A Key for Two in Omaha. The officers were Becky Gubbels (President), Connie Nordhues (Vice President), Dawn Gerkins (Secretary -Treasurer), Julie Carstens (Student Council). 22 DRAMA CLUB - Front Row: Jackie Olberdmg, Shari Dibbert, Kelly Gerkins, Julie Dibbert, Becky Gubbels, Cheri Stevens, Christy Carpenter, Julie Carstens, Heidi Heegle. Second Row: Laurie Lyon, Dawn Gerkins, Lisa Kint, Connie Nordhues, Kelly Thieman, Janeen Kittle, Christal Kint, Angie Steffen, Mike Bloomquist, Caryl Preston. Third Row: Mr. George Bradley, Corby Robinson, Don Tunink, Jeff Backer, Jim Hay, Julie Pentico, Mary Schaefer, David Krueger, Boyd Janssen. PRESENTED DY CC4H4 CLUE JUNIORS ACTING OUT MEMORIES This year's Junior Class presented the play, The Facts of Life, The cast was Front Row: Deb Milander, Jodi Scott, Mary Schaefer, Julie Pentico, Julie Carstens, Darcy Speer, and John Gubbels. Second Row: Dawn Gerkins, Angie Steffen, Becky Gubbels, Sharon Gubbels, Jackie Borst, Michelle McLain, Kerry Robinson, Vicki May, Cindy Berner Third Row: Janeen Kittle, Connie Nordhues, Kirby Meyer, Gary Gubbels, Jeff Backer, Jim Hay, Loren Isom, and Mark Strathman. Fourth Row: Paul Koehler, George Bradley, and Brian Kint. The student directors were Cindy Berner, Dawn Gerkins, Connie Nordhues, and Angie Steffen. The best actor was Paul Koehler, and best actress was Jackie Borst. The best supporting actress was Julie Carstens, and best supporting actor was Darcy Speer. LET’S REVIEW ACT The students in art class completed fine pieces of art. Many of the art students received special recognition for their accomplishments in art. Kristie Borst, Judd Claussen, and Jami Riedel received Honorable Mention in Art I and John Keifer and Tyler Osborn were recognized for their efforts in completing pieces of art work outside of art class. The art students received ribbons at the Fine Arts Festival. Best of Show went to Judd Claussen for his blue ribbon pencil drawing. John Keifer: one blue (pencil drawing) and four red (mixed media, pencil drawing, and acrylic painting of landscape); Tyler Osborn: one white (acrylic painting) and four red (nature drawing in pencil, figure drawing in oil pastel, and still life in pencil); Jeremy Kilburn: one red (cartoon in mixed media); Jami Riedel: one white (pencil drawing) and four red (watercolor landscape, pencil drawing, and tempra painting); Judd Claussen: four white (water color landscape pencil drawing, and acrylic painting of landscape) and one red (acrylic painting); Mike Bach: Two white (tempra painting, and acrylic landscape) and two red (watercolor landscape and pencil drawing); Kristie Borst: one blue (pencil drawing), four red (tempra painting, landscape in acrylic, pencil drawing, and nature drawing in pencil and two white (water color and charcoal drawing); Brian Beeken: two blue (pencil drawing and nature drawing and one white (watercolor landscape). 25 INDUSTRIAL ARTS CREATED ■MACES AT R.U.S. playing house. Industrial arts was a popular class. In this class you may learn everything from simple woodworking to building your own home. Basic woodworking and the proper use of power tools were taught to the freshmen. Upper class-men got into drafting and the use of more advanced power tools. In final years of the program students drew up blueprints and built a small model home of their choice. All of this took place under the direction of the director - Tom Rastede. � M r � « .n ■ ■ ft BU � A ® « 26 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IS f?A TED AT THE TOR NHS - FRONT ROW: Cheri Stevens, Caryl Preston, Michelle McLain, Connie Nordhues, Jackie Borst, lisa Thies. SECOND ROW: Mike Peebles, Darcy Speer, Joe Thelen, Paul Koehler, Kirby Meyer, Brian Backer, Julie Pentico, Ansie Steffen. Students grades 10-12 with a grade point average of 85% or higher are eligible for consideration into the National Honor Society. Each student who wishes to be considered for membership is asked to fill out a short resume. The faculty votes on each applicant by a rating system of 1 to 4 (4 being the highest) on each of the four areas: Scholarship, leadership, service, and character. To be elected to the National Honor Society, the student must have an overall average of 12 points. Inductees - Front Row: Shelly Wattier, Deb Milander, Julie Car-stens, Janeen Kittle. Second Row: Eric Pentico, Patti Milander, Ricky Nordhues, Jeff Backer. Third Row: Joe Huwaldt, Bob Buell, Don Tunink, Kelly Thelen, Jay Taylor. 27 STUDENT COUNCIL VIEWS DUS Student Council organized Homecoming Spirit Week by sponsoring the days of special dress, planning the Homecoming Dance, parade, and coronation. Our Homecoming was memorable thanks to our Student Council. Members hosted the visiting of student council members from the other NENAC schools. STUDENT COUNCIL • Front Row: Lisa Thies, Michelle McLain (Treasurer), Angie Steffen (Vice-Pres), Mr. Ken Morten (Sponsor), Mike Peebles (Pres.), Jill Gubbels (Sec.), Angie Speer. Second Row: Christy Carpenter, Becky Gubbels, Steve Loberg, Joe Thelen, Don Tunink, Bob Buell, Mike Reidmiller, Deb Milander. STUDENT ADVISORY - Front Row: Marci Reineke, Ricky Nordhues, Troy Taylor, Connie Nordhues. Second Row: Joe Thelen, Ann Nannen, Julie Pentico, Kirby Meyer. 28 Special events CHS CCyALTT CROWNED ROYAL COURT Front Row: Amanda Milander, Nicholas Hansen. Second Row Cindy Berner, Jill Gubbels, Angie Steffen, Peggy Stueckrath, Chris Nordhues, Brian Meyer, Darin Loberg, Mike Peebles Third Row: Amy Alderson, John Keifer Kristie Borst, Bob Buell, Jodi Scott, Brad Gubbels, Cheryl Berner, Mark Preston. CANDIDATES - Front Row: Cindy Berner, Mike Peebles. Second Row: Jill Gubbels, Darin Loberg, Third Row: Peggy Stueckrath, Brian Meyer, Angie Steffen, Chris Nordhues. 30 UNDER A DESERT MDDN A hush fell over Cardinal land as the crowning of Chris Nordhues and Peggy Stueckrath took place. After a hard fought 26-20 OT loss to Crofton there was still plenty of spirit left over from our busy week. Our activities included a T-shirt Day, followed by an exciting Punk-Rock Day, Clash Day was next, then came INITIATION, where the boys dressed up like Boy George and the girls showed us their version of Michael Jackson. The cheerleaders showed spirit through the Hidden R Contest, Guess the Teacher Contest, and a routine performed at the pep rally. The sophomores were rated best dressed, and the juniors won the Hidden R Contest. Queen Peggy Stueckrath and King Chris Nordhues. Amanda Milander and Nicholas Hansen. 31 TCLFEE THE You're the Inspiration , by Chicago, was the theme of the February 2nd, Sweetheart Ball. Music was provided by Cassette Convention. Connie Nordhues and Joe Thelen were chosen as queen and king. The students wished the dance would have gone on forever, but like all good things, it came to an end. The last dance of the night was Jump by the Pointer Sisters. Following the dance was a breakfast sponsored by the Alcohol Abuse Council. They served scrambled eggs, ham, pancakes, orange juice, and milk. QUEEN AND KING CANDIDATES - Front Row: Cheri Stevens, Kelly Frederick, Cindy Berner, Connie Nordhues. Second Row: Boyd Janssen, Francis Bermel, Kelly Thieman, Joe Thelen. CLASS ATTENDANTS - Front Row: Deb Milander, Patti Milander, Staci Nordhues. Second Row: Jeff Backer, Danny Thelen, John Keifer. 32 INSPIRATION Queen The 1985 Sweetheart Queen was Connie Nordhues. Connie is the daughter of Joe and Rosalee Nordhues. A Virgo, Connie was born on August 24th. Connie's activities were National Honor Society - 3 years, Drama Club -4 years, FHA - 4 years, Basketball 2 1 2 years. Band - 3 years, Chorus - 1 year, Student Advisory Committee - 1 year, and Student Council - 1 year. Hobbies for Connie were bike riding, dancing, and listening to music. Her pet peeves were physics, spiders, and anything with more than 4 legs. Her favorite actor was Peter Reckell. Connie enjoyed listening to Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, and Chicago. Connie planned to further her education at Creighton University- The Sweetheart King was Joe Thelen. He is the son of George and Norma Thelen and was born on June 1st under the sign of Gemini. Joe has been a member of FFA - 4 years. National Honor Society - 2 years, Student Advisory -1 year, and Student Council - 1 year. His hobbies included going to movies, sleeping, and listening to music. People who don’t try their hardest was Joe's pet peeve. Eddie Murphy was his favorite actor, and he liked to listen to Chicago and the Trac-terz. Joe planned to go to college to attain a degree in Agri-Business. 33 “I CAN’T TICHT The 1985 Junior - Senior Banquet was held in the Randolph High School Gym on May 4. The decorations were in red and silver with metallic streamers and silver stars. A hanging gazebo was suspended in the middle of the gym. The King and Queen were crowned beneath a red metallic arch in the south west corner of the gym. The banquet was catered by Imperial Catering Service. The Juniors purchased wine glasses and a memory book as reminders of Prom. Coronation was held at 11:00 p.m. Darin Loberg and Jodi Scott were crowned King and Queen. Music was provided by a KG-95 Hit Man. After Prom, breakfast was served at the Senior Citizens Center by the Alcohol Abuse Committee with movies afterwards. THE ROYAL COURT. Front Row: Katie Dowling, Jodi Scott, Darin Loberg, Travis List. Second Row: Michelle McLain, Becky Gubbels, Deb Milander, Darrin Nordhues, Boyd Janssen, Mike Peebles. 34 THIS FEELING 35 BATES 19$5 I.I.V Favorite Sport: 1) Football 2) Basketball 3) Volleyball Favorite Movie: 1) Karate Kid 2) Footloose 3) Hotdog Favorite Food: 1) Pizza 2) Lasagna 3) Sea Food Favorite Pizza Place- 1) Pizza Hut 2) Valentino's 3) Godfather's Favorite Opponent: 1) Plainview 2) Pierce 3) Osmond Favorite Teacher: 1) Mr. Bradley 2) Mr. Babst 3) Mr. Rastede Favorite Song: 1) Hard Habit to Break - Chicago 2) Heart of Rock and Roll Huey Lewis and The News 3) Cover Me Bruce Springsteen Favorite Pastime: 1) Being with friends 2) Sports 3) Relaxing Pet Peeves: 1) Gossip 2) People who act tough 3) Too much homework Favorite Class: 1) Study Hall 2) Ag 3) P.E. Favorite Show: 1) Dynasty 2) Three's Company 3) Webster Favorite Soap Operas: 1) Days of Our Lives 2) General Hospital 3) All My Children 2) Clint Eastwood 3) Ralph Machio - Karate Kid te Actor: Peter Favorite Actress: 1) Heather Thomas 2) Heather Locklear 3) Kristian Alfonso Hope - Days of Our Lives 36 LETTER WINNERS BAND Seniors: Lisa Thies, Kelly Thieman, Caryl Preston, Mike Peebles. Juniors: Julie Carstens, Deb Milander, Julie Pentico, Jackie Borst. Sophomores: Patti Milander, Shelly Wattier, Becky Lackas, Doug Babst. Freshmen: Tyler Osborn, Sandi Kollars, Mike Riedmiller, Troy Taylor, Melissa Coenen, Tige Jones, Valerie McDonald, Angie Speer. WRESTLING Seniors: Darin Loberg, Scott Sauser, Boyd Janssen. Juniors: Mark Bloomquist, Steve Loberg, Mike Schmit, John Gubbels. Sophomore: Joe Huwaldt. Freshmen: John Keifer, Stanley Polenske, Jason Whitmore, Jeremy Kilburn. FOOTBALL Seniors: Darin Loberg (Co-Captain), Brian Meyer (Co-Captain), Steve Thelen, Mike Hanna, Boyd Janssen, Chris Nordhues. Juniors: Brad Gubbels, Steve Loberg, Jim Hay, Paul Koehler, Jeff Backer, Dan Bloomquist, Steve Breding, John Gubbels, Loren Isom, Darcy Speer, Kirby Meyer, Mark Strathman. Sophomores: Bob Buell, Brian Berner, Steve Frederick, Kelly Thelen, Ricky Nordhues, Dave Krueger, Jim Rath, Jay Taylor, John Andrew, Jason Huff. Freshmen: John Keifer, Jeff Hanna, Jeff Bermel. GIRLS BASKETBALL Senior: Caryl Preston. Juniors: Janice Carpenter, Michelle McLain, Julie Pentico, Kerry Robinson, Jodi Scott. Sophomores: Kristie Borst, Jackie Braden, Lisa Kint, Becky Lackas, Marci Moser, Ann Nannen. Freshmen: Amy Alderson. BOYS TRACK Seniors: Chuck Bloomquist, Mike Bloomquist. Juniors: Brian Kint, Kirby Meyer, Darcy Speer. Sophomores: Bob Buell, Jay Taylor. Freshmen: Jeff Hanna, Jeff Lackas, Chuck Gubbels. GIRLS TRACK Juniors: Jodi Scott. Sophomores: Kristie Borst, Jackie Braden, Lisa Kint, Marci Moser, Shelly Wattier. Freshmen: Sandi Kollars, Heidi Heegle. SCHOLASTIC Seniors: Lisa Thies - 1st year, Scott Sauser - 1st year, Mike Peebles - 2nd year, Angie Steffen - 2nd year, Don Tunink -2nd year, Trent Brunssen - 3rd year, Joe Thelen - 3rd year, Connie Nordhues - 3rd year. Juniors: Sheryl Rohloff - 1st year, Jeff Backer - 1st year, Michelle McLain - 1st year, Brian Korth - 1st year, Loren Isom - 1st year, Jackie Borst - 1st year, Kirby Meyer - 2nd year, Darcy Speer - 2nd year, Brian Backer -2nd year, Mike Schmit - 2nd year, Paul Koehler - 2nd year, Julie Pentico - 2nd year. Sophomores: Bob Buell - 1st year, Shelly Wattier - 1st year, Ricky Nordhues - 1st year, Patti Milander - 1st year, Christy Carpenter - 1st year, Eric Pentico - 1st year, Kelly Thelen - 1st year. VOLLEYBALL Seniors: Cindy Berner, Tammy Arduser, Peggy Stueckrath. Juniors: Jackie Borst, Vicki May, Kerry Robinson. Sophomores: Marci Moser, Lisa Kint, Ann Nannen, Patti Milander, Becky Lackas, Jackie Braden. Freshmen: Amy Alderson. BOYS BASKETBALL Seniors: Darrin Nordhues, Mike Peebles. Juniors: Jeff Backer, Brad Gubbels, Gary Gubbels, Paul Koehler, Kirby Meyer, Brian Kint, Darcy Speer, Mark Strathman. Sophomores: Bob Buell, Jay Taylor. Freshmen: Chuck Gubbels, Jeff Hanna, Dean Spader. 38 E-CLUE mrOTCP NCTCU R-CLUB - Front Row: Shari Dibbert, Brian Berner, Mark Bloomquist, Michelle McLain, Rick Nordhues, Loren Isom, Julie Carstens, Jackie Borst, Caryl Preston (Vice President). Second Row: Chuck Bloomquist, David Krueger, Becky Lackas, Mike Bloomquist, Janice Carpenter, Vicki May, Marci Moser, Lisa Kint, Dan Bloomquist, Amy Alderson, Mike Schmidt. Third Row: Jodi Scott, Patti Milander, Julie Pentico, Tammy Arduser, Jeff Backer, Steve Loberg, John Gubbels, Ann Nannen, Mike Peebles, John Keifer, Kerry Robinson. Fourth Row: Jim Rath, Bob Buell, Kristie Borst, Darin Loberg, Jim Hay, Kelly Thelen, Brad Gubbels, Chris Nordhues, Jeff Hanna, Mike Hanna, John Phlanz, Darcy Speer. Fifth Row: Steve Breding, Steve Thelen, Paul Koehler (Secretary Treasurer), Brian Meyer, Boyd Janssen (President), Darrin Nordhues, Mark Strathman, Kirby Meyer, Don Tunink, Brian Brodersen, Not Pictured Jackie Braden. The R-Club is an organization made up of letter winners and headed by the coaching staff. They kept busy this year by participating in many events, such as working at various concession stands, and hosting their own Freshmen R-Club Tournament; where the girls received a second place trophy and the boys earned the first place trophy. The money was contributed to the athletic program and was greatly appreciated. 39 CHEERLEADERS ARE RAEED S § U R R I E R R I 40 The Randolph High School Cheerleading Squad had a busy year. The cheerleaders went to camp at Wayne State College and received a blue ribbon in mounts and cheers, and a white ribbon in jumps. The overall spirit award and spirit stick was awarded to the RHS cheerleaders. The Randolph High School Cheerleaders showed true spirit and rated excellent in our book. . Cheerleaders All girls cheered Football and Boys Basketball. The four volleyball cheerleaders were: Lisa Thies, Janeen Kittle, Becky Gubbels, and Deb Milander. Angie Steffen, Jackie Borst, Julie Carstens, and Deb Milander cheered on the Girls Basketball team. The Junior Varsity consisted of Trish McFadden, Shari Dibbert, Christy Carpenter, and Patti McCarthy. The cheerleading sponsor was Vicki Robinson. We love our cheerleaders! 41 CARDINALS RALf SUPERB Group • Front Row: Tige Jones, Greg Hay, John Walz, David Kruegar, Loren Isom, Denis Hansen, Steve Frederick, Ricky Nordhues, Brian Berner, Jeff Lackas Second Row Danny Bloomquist, Jeff Backer, Jim Rath, Darin Loberg, Corby Robinson, Bob Buell, Scott Doerr, Steve Loberg, Dean Spader, John Gubbels, John Keifer. Third Row: Mark Anderson (Asst. Coach), Brian Tunink (Student Manager), Jeremy Kilburn, Steve Breding, Kelly Thelen, John Andrew, Jason Huff, Brad Gubbels, Chris Nordhues, Darcy Speer, Jim Hay, Lyle Nannen (Head Coach) Fourth Row: Doyle Brunssen, Steve Thelen, Jeff Hanna, Paul Koehler, Chuck Gubbels, Boyd Janssen, Brian Meyer, Jay Taylor, Kirby Meyer, Mark Strathman, Donny Nordhues, Jeff Bermel, Dan List (Asst. Coach). Not available for picture, Mike Hanna. Randolph 27 Laurel 0 Randolph 12 Plainview 0 Randolph 19 Wausa 0 Randolph 8 Pierce 38 Randolph 0 Neligh 7 Randolph 20 Creighton 14 3 OT Randolph 20 Crofton 26 1 OT Randolph 21 Bloomfield 0 Randolph 23 Ponca 20 42 WITH e TC 3 SEASON All Conference Front Row: Chris Nordhues, Jim Hay, Paul Koehler. Second Row: Brian Meyer, Darin Loberg. The Randolph High School Football Team had a great season with 6 to 3 record. Everyone worked hard through hot and humid or cold and wet weather. They gave their loyal fans many thrilling moments with great catches to tremendous runs. Randolph was a young and inexperienced team but they worked hard to make the season a good one. Reserves Front Row: Tige Jones, Greg Hay, John Walz, David Krueger, Denis Hansen, Steve Frederick, Ricky Nordhues, Brian Berner, Jeff Lackas. Second Row: Jeremy Kilburn, Danny Bloomquist, Jim Rath, Corby Robinson, Bob Buell, Scott Doerr, Dean Spader, John Keifer, Jeff Bermel Third Row: Chuck Gubbels, Jeff Hanna, Doyle Brunssen, Kelly Thelen, John Andrew, Jason Huff, Jay Taylor, Kirby Meyer, Donny Nordhues, Mark Anderson (Head Coach) 43 CAREETTES VARSITY - Front Row: Cindy Berner, Amy Alderson, Lisa Kint Jackie Borst, Becky Lackas. Second Row: Kerry Robinson, Vicki May, Brenda Meyer, Peggy Stueckrath, Marci Moser. Third Row: Coach Joe Groen, Tammy Arduser, Jackie Braden, Ann Nannen, Patti Milander, Coach Pam Schmidt. Randolph 5 9 Hartington GG 15 15 Randolph 15 15 Neligh 1 7 Randolph 15 15 Crofton 4 11 Randolph 9 17 15 Bloomfield 15 15 2 Randolph 16 3 3 Creighton 14 15 15 Randolph 15 2 9 Pierce 5 15 15 Randolph 12 13 Plainview 15 15 Randolph 15 6 13 Laurel 8 15 15 Randolph 15 15 Hartington 6 5 Wynot Tournament Randolph 15 11 15 Wynot 9 15 15 Randolph 15 13 10 Newcastle 5 15 15 Pierce County Tournament Randolph 8 7 Pierce 15 15 Randolph 15 15 Osmond 9 11 NENAC Tournament Randolph 8 7 Neligh 15 15 Randolph 10 17 Pierce 15 19 Districts Randolph 15 15 Bloomfield 13 10 Randolph 15 6 15 Osmond 11 15 4 Regionals Randolph 9 15 6 Creighton 9 15 6 Nice serve, Vail 44 TCP AT PCS Peggy Stueckrath - Conference, Marci Moser • Honorable Mention, Tammy Arduser - Conference The Cardettes started the season off with a second place rating in the Wynot Tournament, and continued playing good volleyball, rating higher with each game. At the Pierce County Tournament, the girls received third place after playing a tough game but losing to Pierce. When Subdistricts came around, the team was playing its best. Cardettes played two hard games and rated top at the games. The team was then off to Districts. Working hard, but not quite able to pull it off, the Cardettes were defeated by Creighton. All in all the girls had a good year. The final record was 9-9. JUNIOR VARSITY- Front Row: Bobbi Caldwell, Karla Tunink, Staci Nordhues, Val McDonald, Gina Gubbels. Second Row: Amy Alderson, Lisa Kint, Jackie Borst, Becky Lackas, Kerry Robinson. Third Row: Brenda Meyer, Patti Milander, Jackie Braden, Ann Nannen, Vicki May. Fourth Row: Coach Joe Groen, Marcy Reineke, Christy Carpenter, Angie Speer, Coach Pam Schmidt. 45 CARDINALS MACING VARSITY -FRONT ROW: Kirby Meyer Mark Strathman Jay Taylor Darrin Nordhues Gary Gubbels Paul Koehler Jeff Hanna SECOND ROW: Mr. Dick Babst Mike Peebles Brian Kint Brad Gubbels Chuck Gubbels Darcy Speer Bob Buell Jeff Backer Mr. Joe Groen The team started out on the wrons foot with a loss to Osmond at the beginning but soon bounced back with three wins and two losses before Holiday Tournaments. The boys continued to shine until they met Lyons when they lost with a score of 38 to 68. The boys next challenge was at the NENAC Tournaments. The first game was a breeze but when our second challenger, Crofton, arrived they overtook our boys by 21 points. After the tournaments they were all fired up and ran down the court with four wins and three losses. Then Districts sneaked up on us but our boys were determined. Even with good effort we still lost to Osmond with a score of 55 to 68. Anticipation 46 ALL THE RIGHT SECTS NENAC All-Conference: Mike Peebles Kirby Meyer. Honorable Mention: Darrin Nordhues. 1984-85 SCOREBOARD Randolph 63 Osmond 66 Randolph 61 Hartington 48 Randolph 42 Creighton 40 Randolph 42 Wausa 56 Randolph 68 Coleridge 46 Randolph 47 Pierce 49 Randolph 66 Neligh 58 Randolph 59 Plainview 49 Randolph 54 Crofton 39 Randolph 45 Hartington CC 63 Randolph 45 Bloomfield 57 Randolph 64 Laurel 45 Wayne State Holiday Tournament Randolph 58 Winside 41 Randolph 38 Lyons 6 NENAC Tournament Randolph 55 Osmond 68 JUNIOR VARSITY - Front Row: Brian Berner, Steve Haselhorst, Tige Jones, Brent Goetsch, Tyler Osborn, Brian Tunink. Second Row: Mike Riedmiller, Reggie Arduser, Bob Buell, Corby Robinson, Pat McFadden, Dean Spader, Jeff Lackas. Third Row: Kelly Thelen, John Andrew, Jeff Hanna, Steve Shaffer, Chuck Gubbels, Jay Taylor, Donny Nordhues, Coach Groen. 47 GIRLS TEAM The RHS Cardettes truly had a supreme year. Losing only three, the Cardettes won a fierceful thirteen games in the regular season. Randolph 45 Wausa 26 62 Osmond 22 62 Hartington 33 49 Creighton 27 65 Coleridge 15 52 Lyons Northeast 46 46 Stanton 32 I 1 45 Creighton 34 42 Crofton 44 43 Pierce 45 55 Neligh 21 35 Laurel 33 w. ? 54 Plainview 30 62 Crofton 30 44 Hartington CC 59 Sub-districts 47 Bloomfield 39 51 Osmond 23 District 41 Crofton 38 State 36 Rock County (Bassett) 34 42 Bridgeport 47 VARSITY - Front Row: Caryl Preston, Becky Lackas, Lisa Kint, Julie Pentico, Michelle McLain, Ann Nannen, Kristie Borst, Jodi Scott, Marci Moser, Jackie Braden, Kerry Robinson, and Janice Carpenter. Second Row: Jamie Redinbaugh (Student Manager), Mark Anderson (Asst. Coach), Mr. Dan List (Head Coach), Miss Pam Schmit (Asst. Coach), and Ann Sauser (Student Manager). 1$ RATED SUPREME JUNIOR VARSITY - Front Row: Mark Anderson (Asst. Coach), Valerie McDonald, Amy Alderson, Marcy Thelen, Sherilyn Haselhorst, Sandi Kollars, Bobbi Caldwell, Miss Pam Schmit (Asst. Coach). Second Row: Becky Lackas, Lisa Kint, Patti Milander, Julie Pentico, Jackie Braden, Kerry Robinson, Janice Carpenter. The Cardettes went to sub-districts with thirteen wins. Taking both subdistrict games, the Cardettes advanced to the final district game. With a win, RHS was state bound. The Cardettes fought hard and played tough, but Bridgeport took the final game. Most Valuable: Kristie Borst and Jodi Scott Most Improved: Jackie Braden and Lisa Kint Cardette Hustlers: Michelle McLain and Marci Moser Honorary Captains: Kristie Borst, Michelle McLain, and Jodi Scott All-Conference: Kristie Borst and Marci Moser Honorable Mention - NENAC - Jodi Scott Honorable Mention - NENAC - (Norfolk Daily News) Top 12: Kristie Borst, Marci Moser, and Jodi Scott Honorable Mention All-State Lincoln Star - Class 0 Kristie Borst, and Jodi Scott Honorable Mention All-State Omaha World Herald: Kristie Borst and Jodi Scott RHS rated eighth in Class C, In Omaha World Herald FRESHMAN TEAM - Pam Schmit (Coach), Sherilyn Haselhorst, Marci Thelen, Sandi Kollars, Amy Alderson, Valerie McDonald, Bobbi Caldwell. WRESTLERS KATE Make hi Mark! Randolph High School was certainly proud of their high school wrestlers! Nearly half of Coach Jensen's team went to state to face stiff competition. They didn't come home empty-handed either. Darin Loberg (155 lbs), a senior, took 1st place. Juniors, Mark Bloomquist (119 lbs.) and Steve Loberg (135 lbs.), received 3rd and 5th. AT STATE STATE QUALIFIERS Front Row: Mike Schmit, Mark Bloomquist. Second Row: John Gubbels, Darin Loberg, Steve Loberg. INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Mark Bloomquist John Gubbels Darin Loberg Mike Schmit Steve Loberg Joe Huwaldt Loren Isom Boyd Janssen John Keifer Jeremy Kilburn Stanley Polenske Scott Sauser Jason Whitmore •State Qualifiers Honorary Wrestler — Darin Loberg Most Improved — Mike Schmit Wins Losses 34 3 21 12 30 5 5 11 27 5 1 9 12 20 8 9 3 _ 21 2 7 1 5 11 5 17 5 Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph 24 DUALS Wayne 39 18 Creighton 51 22 Plainview 31 32 Norfolk Catholic 21 22 Norfolk Reserves 27 24 Elgin Pope John 39 40 Neligh 0 30 TOURNAMENTS Randolph Stanton Osmond Winside Neligh Plainview NENAC District State .. CO-CAPTAINS: Darin Loberg, 4th out of 8 4th out of 9 5th out of 8 4th out of 9 ........................... 2nd out of 7 3rd out of 8 3rd out of 4 3rd out of 14 8th Scott Sauser, Boyd Janssen. WRESTLERS - Front Row: Mark Bloomquist, Loren Isom, Jason Whitmore. Second Row: Scott Sauser, John Gubbels, John Keifer, Mike Schmit. Third Row: Jeremy Kilburn, Steve Loberg, Jim Hay, Joe Huwaldt, Darin Loberg, Russ Jensen (Head Coach). Not Pictured Boyd Janssen and Stanley Polenske. TRACE TEAMS GIRLS VARSITY TRACK -Front Row: Shelly Wattier Marci Moser Paula Hilkemann Lisa Kint Hiedi Heegle Second Row: Assistant Coach Pam Schmidt Christy Carpenter Jodi Scott Jackie Braden Kristie Borst Sandi Kollars Coach Dan List 52 INT€) WCTIl r State qualifer this year for boys track was Chuck Bloomquist in the 800 meter dash. Chuck was the most valuable runner. He also scored the most points for an individual with a total of 40 points. At the Wayne State Invitational the boys placed 6th with 16 points. They placed 3rd at the Crofton Invitational with 48 1 2 points. At Randolph they placed 7th with 14 points in the Randolph Invitational. They placed 7th at the Creighton Invitational with 9 1 2 points. With 21 1 2 points they placed 7th at the NENAC Conference. At District they placed 9th with 22 points. Jackie breaking the school record. _____ vti y wen. Coach Dan List made sure the girls worked very hard. RECORD BROKEN Jackie Braden broke the record in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 16.6 seconds. 53 BOY'S TRACK - Front Row: Brian Tunink, Jeff Lackas, Brian Berner, John Keifer, Mike Bloomquist, Greg Hay Second Row: Kirby Meyer, Paul Koehler, Chuck Gubbels, Steve Shaffer, Jay Taylor, Jeff Hanna, Judd Claussen. Third Row: Mike Marvin (Asst. Coach), Glen Riedel, Bob Buell, Scott Doerr, Darcy Speer, Chuck Bloomquist, Mark Anderson (Coach). 54 LCCKIN ©CCD TOGETHER DRILL TEAM- Front Row: Kerry Robinson, Vicki May Second Row: Peggy Stueckrath, Brenda Meyer, Bonnie Fish, Jackie Braden, Ann Sauser. Third Row: Lisa Kint, Cindy Berner. The Drill Team did a great job performing with routines to top hits like She-Bop by Cyndi Lauper, Hello Again by The Cars, and Heavens on Fire by Kiss. Congratulations on a job well done, girls. 55 JUNIOR UIGTT SPURTS Cards ....... 8 Cards ....... 44 Cards ....... 50 Cards ....... 20 Cards ....... 18 Plainview ... 8 •H.H.T........ 0 Osmond ...... 6 Pierce ..... 32 Laurel ...... 0 H.H.T. • Hartinston Holy Trinity VOLLEYBALL- Front Row: Nikki Schnell, Lynn Lackas, Tammi Burbach, Jeri Bargstadt, Becky Baden, Lisa Dowling. Second Row: Jill Rasmussen, Holly Heegle, Terri Burbach, Michelle May, Traci Tunink, Vickie Meier, Jan Korth Third Row: Rhonda Stapelman, Sandi Milander, Cheryl Moser, Michelle Coenen, Stephanie Brunssen, Martha Brodersen, Julie Riedmiller, Tammi Dibbert. Fourth Row: Pam Schmidt (Asst. Coach), Shelly McDonald, Pam Gubbels, Gina Keifer, Luann Lange, Jenny Helsing, Staci Taylor, Cherie Maas, Joe Groen (Coach). Randolph ................... 11 7 Randolph ................. 8 11 13 Randolph ................... 15 15 Randolph .................... 2 7 Hartington Holy Trinity ...... 15 15 Pierce ..................... 11 5 11 Plainview ...................... 7 4 Wayne ......................... 15 15 FOOTBALL - Front Row: Tim Steffen, Darin McFadden, Bradley Berner, Brad Sauser, Jason Speer, Chris Maas, Mike Spader, Rich Caldwell. Second Row: Dan List (Asst. Coach), Steve Hanna, Brian Gubbels, Brent Berner, Jim Scott, Joey Bermel, Mike Sporleder, Cody Huff, Brian McDonald, Scott Biernbaum, Lyle Nannen (Coach) Third Row: Denton Nordhues, Clayton Dredge, Chris Huff, Mike Dominisse, James Hilkemann, Jason Maas, Mike Babst, Jim McCarthy, David Kittle. 56 ARE f i II f IM H GIRLS BASKETBALL - Front Row: Vickie Meier, Tammi Burbach, Lisa Gubbels, Jan Korth, Terri Burbach, Angie Whitmore, Jeri Bargstadt, Angie Bloomquist, Beci Baden. Second Row: Coach Pam Schmidt, Lynn Lackas, Michelle May, Tina Leiting, Stephanie Brunssen, Martha Brodersen, Sally Brumester, Cheryl Moser, Leann Rohde, Coach Dan List. Third Row: Nikki Schnell, Traci Tunink, Pam Gubbels, Luann Lange, Julie Riedmiller, Sandi Milander, Gina Keifer, Holly Heegle, Jill Rasmussen. The girls had a good season as they finished the year with a record of 8 2, and placed second in the Osmond Tourney. we they Hartington Public 33 15 Laurel 23 9 Osmond 34 4 Creighton 22 5 Hartington Holy Trinity 26 12 Plainview 33 6 Pierce 16 25 Wausa 33 19 Osmond D Club Tourney Plainview 36 14 Wausa 14 26 The boys had an outstanding season as they finished the year with a record of 10-0, and placed first in the Osmond Tourney. we they Hartington Public 33 15 Laurel 49 18 Osmond 49 2 Creighton 39 28 Hartington Holy Trinity 31 18 Plainview 29 26 Pierce 27 18 Wausa 37 19 Osmond ''O'' Club Tourney Plainview 29 26 Wausa 38 21 BOYS BASKETBALL - Front Row: Steve Hanna, Mike Babsl, Jason Maas, James Hilkemann, Mike Dominisse, Denton Nordhues, David Kittle. Second Row: Rich Caldwell, Brad Sauser, Brent Berner, Jim Scott, Scott Biernbaum, Brad Berner, Jason Speer, Tim Steffen. Third Row: Coach Joe Groen, Coach Lyle Nannen. JR men HAS G€€E SHCWING Boys Track - Front Row: Rich Caldwell, Dean Wattier, Darin McFadden, Terry Korth, Chris Maas, Tim Steffen. Second Row: Brent Berner, Brian McDonald, Brian Gubbels, Jason Speer, Brett Spade, Brad Sauser, Mike Spader. Third Row: Bradley Berner, Scott Biernbaum, David Kittle, Mike Sporleder, Jim McCarthy, Joey Bermel, Jim Scott, Cody Huff, Mike Dominesse. Fourth Row: Coach Lyle Nannen, Larry Spade, Denton Nordhues, Chris Huff, Jason Maas, James Hilkemann, Mike Babst, Steve Hanna, Clayton Dredge. Girls Track - Front Row: Lynn Lackas, Tammy Burbach, Jeri Barstadt, Michelle May, Becki Baden, Angie Bloomquist. Second Row: Jenny Helsing, Cheri Maas, Sandi Milander, Luann Lange, Cheryl Moser, Holly Heegle, Pam Gubbels. Third Row: Coach Dan List, Lisa Gubbels, Julie Reidmiller, Sally Burmester, Martha Brodersen, Gina Keifer, Tina Leiting, Coach Pam Schmidt. 58 FUTURE WRESTLERS CF I I $ LOGRING GOCR JR. HIGH WRESTLING -Front Row: Steve Hanna, Clayton Dredge, Chris Huff, David Kittle. Second Row: Coach Russell Jensen, Chris Mass, Tim Polenske, Kevin Dibbert, Brad Sauser, Dean Wattier. STATISTICS Dave Kittle 5-3 Chris Maas 4-5 Chris Huff 3-4 Tim Polenske 0-4 Kevin Dibbert 2-4 Clayton Dredge 2-5 Dean Wattier 1 -3 Brad Sauser 1-4 Steve Hanna 5-2-1 Randolph Tournament 5th out of 7 REVIEWS CEUS WRESTLING 59 RATED G Good Bump, Jerill The Junior High celebrated spirit week by dressing up for 50's day and clash day. Recognition was given to the people who dressed up the most. The winners were 8th graders Michelle M., Martha B., Mike D., and Chris M. Seventh grade Clash day winners were Holly H.( Lisa G., Brad S., Mike S. Fifties Day winners were 8th graders Cheryl M., Jeri B., Denton N., Mike B.( 7th graders Angie B., Pam G., Brad S., and Tony S. President Vice President Terl Burbach Joey Bermel Usa Dowling Jenny Helsing Lynn Lackas Julie RekJmiller Mike Spader Bradley Berner Usa Gubbels Cody Huff Karla Ueting Leann Rhode Mike Sporteder Nikki Schnell Brent Berner Pam Gubbels Gina Keifer Darin McFadden Brad Sauser Tim Steffen Jason Maas Angle Bloomqulst Steve Hanna Jan Korth Vickie Meier Tony Spade Stad Taylor Becky Baden Rich Caldwell Holly Heegle Terry Korth Jill Rasmussen Jason Speer Trad Tunlnk ECR GREAT Denton Nordhues Stephanie Brunssen Clayton Dredge Chris Huff Tina Lelting Terri Martin John Rohloff Jim Hilkemann Tamml Burbach Jim Eddie David Kittle Cherle Maas Jim McCarthy Jim Scott Michelle May Sally Burmester Brian Gubbels Luann Lange Chris Maas Brian McDonald Larry Spade Mike Babst Michelle Coenen Shelly McDonald Bret Spade Jen Bargstadt Kevin Dibbert Sandy Milander Rhonda Stapleman Scott Biernbaum Tammi Dibbert Cheryl Moser Dean Wattier Martha Brodersen Mike Domlnisse Tim Polenske Angie Whitmore 63 FRESHMEN ARE DATED RG.. John Keifer Amy Alderson Staci Nordhues Jeremy Kilburn Angie Speer Mike Reidmiller Scott Ahlman Reggie Arduser Steve Bach Jeff Bermel Carmen Brunssen Robbie Burgel Bobbi Caldwell Judd Claussen Melissa Coenen Cindy Cook Darla Doerr Brent Goetsch Shad Goldman Chuck Gubbels Gina Gubbels Jeff Hanna Denis Hansen Sherilyn Haselhorst Greg Hay Heidi Heegle Tige Jones Sandi Kollars Jeff Lackas 64 . . . POSITIVELY GREAT Kristie McDonald Valerie McDonald Donny Nordhues Jackie Olberdins Tyler Osborn Stan Polenske Marcy Reineke Jamie Riedel Brian Sauser Dean Spader Troy Taylor Marci Thelen Brian Tunink Tony VanSlyke Jason Whitmore Freshman Typing Class learning new techniques. Initiation was on Thursday of Homecoming Week. The girls dressed up as Michael Jackson and the boys dressed up as Boy George. Staci Nordhues and Brian Tunink were chosen as the best sports for the day. Best dressed included Jackie Olberding, Reggie Arduser, Robbie Burgel, and Gina Gubbels. Jason, John, SCPUCMCCES HAVE A Kelly Thelen Kristie Borst Ricky Nordhues Bob Buell Christy Carpenter John Andrew Doug Babst Mike Bach Brian Berner Tom Biernbaum Jackie Braden Doyle Brunssen Shari Dibbert Steve Frederick Kelly Gerkins Denise Hansen Steve Haselhorst Paula Hilkemann Jason Huff Joe Huwaldt Vice President Secretary- Treasurer Student ouncil Second Place Homecoming Window 66 HATING ALL THEIR OWN Lisa Kint Dave Krueger Dan Lackas Becky Lackas Patti McCarthy Trish McFadden Pat McFadden Brenda Meyer Patti Milander Marci Moser Ann Nannen Eric Pentico Joedy Poppe Jim Rath Corby Robinson Ann Sauser Steve Shaffer Jay Taylor Dan Thelen Corey Tunink Karla Tunink John Walz Shelly Wattier Laurie Whitehorn Jamie Redinbaugh Kristie Borst and Bob Buell were Homecoming Attendants. The Sophomore Class was rewarded second place for their Homecoming window. 67 JUNIORS ARE The Junior Class sold magazines for their major money making project. Loren Isom and Janice Carpenter were top salespeople. The spirit contest was won by the Junior Class during Homecoming Week. The Juniors presented the play The Facts of Life . The play was directed by Mr. Bradley. Selected as Best Actor and Actress were Paul Koehler and Jackie Borst. Selected as Best Supporting Actor and Actress were Darcy Speer and Julie Carstens. What a bunch of Junior bananasl Kirby Meyer Loren Isom Paul Koehler Julie Carstens Becky Gubbels Steve Loberg Brian Backer Jeff Backer Mark Bloomquist Dan Bloomquist Jackie Borst 68 i: a ted ceduct Steve Breding Janice Carpenter Scott Doerr Michelle Dredge Bonnie Fish Eric Frederick Malinda Goldman Bradley Gubbels Gary Gubbels John Gubbels Sharon Gubbels Brian Hamilton Jim Hay Brian Kint Janeen Kittle Brian Korth Michelle McLain Vicki May Deb Milander Julie Pentico Mag Reimers Kerry Robinson Carmen Rhode Sheryl Rohloff Mary Schaefer Mike Schmit Denise Schutt Jodi Scott Darcy Speer Mark Strathman •fcHODLPh Kevin is with us always This is Kevin’s sixth birthday party. In the first row is Scott S., Dan K., Mike H., Kevin M., Peggy S., Kirby M. The second row is Mike P., Francis B., and Mitch B. LIFE GOES ON I know about death, it's an element of God's love. It's the one thing that I know I'm assured of. By death, I will end my time spent on the earth. That's the time when I will learn my final worth. When I die, don't shed a single tear, But celebrate and rejoice for I will be .glad. Find a new friend and love them as you loved me. you have lots of love to give so set it free. After I have died, don’t ever dwell on the past, But live each day as if it were your last. Constance Jo Nordhues Kevin - fourth grade. Kevin Vincent Meyer, born on Dec. 16, 1966, was the son of Vincent and Bonnie Meyer. He died at the ase of 11, on May 11, 1977, a victim of leukemia. He was a friend to us all even in the short time he lived. We will always remember him with fond memories. 72 SENIORS RECEIVE TOR REVIEWS Pix. 1: Regents Scholarship and Honors Program from Kathy Klahn Memorial Scholarship from UN-L. Pix. 5: UN-L. Pix. 2: Board of Governors from NTCC. Pix. 3: Connie received the Academic Honor Scholarship President's Scholarship from Kearney State College, from Creighton University; Christal received Director's Van Hoy Pallett Scholarship from Doane College, Scholarship from Lincoln School of Commerce. Pix. Honors Program from UN-L, and Board of Trustees’ 6: Early Entry Scholarship, Carhart Scholarship, and from Midland Lutheran College. Pix. 4: Angie received Art Scholarship from Wayne State, Achievement in the Presidents' Scholarship and the Horizon Honors Art Scholarship from Dana College, Art Scholarship Program from Kearney State College, St. Frances from Kearney State. Pix. 7: Academic Award from Scholarship; Lisa received Randolph Ed. Assoc. Joseph's College of Beauty. Pix. 8: Northeast Scholarship, Father Ryberg’s Private Scholarship, Nebraska Recyclers from NTCC. 73 Constance Jo Nordhues President Angela Marie Steffen Vice President yaas casts tsruzytstss c£t uaus casts accesses jtaas casts (icstswes iss. yaas casts e tsas ts Glen J. Riedel Secretary ysxa dc.camss cJs. Christopher L. Nordhues Treasurer J1 M4s fyxoests ye 5 £uds 5 0 tds ustyastOsys astas $csts Donald Ray Tunink Student Council 74 Tamera Lynn Arduser Brian Lee Beeken Dawn Lynn Gerkins Hoss James Hammond Michael A. Hanna CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1981 the class of '85 began their freshman year with 40 students. Our elected officers were Kelly Thieman, president; Angie Steffen, vice president; Chris Nordhues, secretary - treasurer; Cheri Stevens and Mike Bloomquist, student council representatives. Our class sponsors were Mr. Gary Osborn and Mr. Russ Jensen. For freshman initiation the girls had to dress up as Fonzie and the boys as ' Dolly Parton and be slaves to the Seniors for a day. Angie Steffen and Brian Meyer won the contest for being the best ' look-alikes. ' Cheri Stevens and Brian Meyer were freshman homecoming attendants. At the FFA-FHA Sweetheart Ball the attendants were Peggy Rethwisch and Chuck Bloomquist. Our sophomore year began with election of new officers. They were: president, Darrin Nordhues; vice president, Peggy Rethwisch, secretary - treasurer, Chuck Bloomquist; and student council members, Caryl Preston and Mitchell Borst. Homecoming attendants were Caryl Preston and Mitchell Borst. During the year we ordered our class rings. Chris Nordhues and Angie Steffen were selected as Sweetheart attendants. Caryl Preston, Cheri Stevens, Angie Steffen, Mike Peebles, and Connie Nordhues, were honored by being inducted into the National Honor Society. In the spring Darin Loberg, Chris Nordhues, Mitchell Borst, Chuck Bloomquist, Caryl Preston, Angie Steffen, Peggy Stueckrath, and Peggy Rethwisch were chosen as Prom waiters and waitresses. This year Mike Peebles and Kelly Thieman won superiors with instrumental solos and Don Tunink won superior on a vocal solo at music contest. 76 Boyd L. Janssen Daniel A. Kaiser Christal Katherine Kint Darin E. Lobers As we entered our Junior year we elected Trent Brunssen as president; Joe Thelen, vice president; Boyd Janssen, secretary - treasurer, and Brian Brodersen, student council representative. Homecoming attendants were Caryl Preston and Mitchell Borst. Our Junior Class play was Here Comes the Brides with Mike Bloomquist and Connie Nordhues chosen best actor and actress. We sold magazines to raise prom money with Don Tunink, Darin Loberg, Julie Dibbert, Jill Gubbels, and Cheri Stevens as top salesmen. New inductees into NHS were Joe Thelen and Lisa Thies. Angie Steffen and Chris Nordhues were Sweetheart attendants. In the spring we presented the Seniors with the Junior - Senior Banquet and Prom. The Laurie Lynn Lyon theme was Islands in the Stream with Angie Steffen chosen as Prom Queen. Other candidates were Cheri Douglas G. McFadden Stevens, Caryl Preston, and Peggy Stueckrath. Connie Nordhues and Joe Thelen were chosen as ushers for graduation while Angie Steffen and Mike Peebles were selected to attend Girls and Boys State. This was a good year for sports as the volleyball, football, boys and girls basketball teams, wrestlers, and track members were all represented at state. Kelly Thieman won a superior with his instrumental solo. Our Senior year finally arrived! Officers were, president, Connie Nordhues; vice president, Angie Steffen, Secretary, Glen Riedel; treasurer, Chris Nordhues, and student council members, Don Tunink and Lisa Thies. It was now our turn to do the initiating. The freshmen became our slaves for the day with the girls dressing as Michael Jackson and the boys as Boy George. In the homecoming window contest, we won first place with our Bruce A. Meier Darrin E. Nordhues Michael J. Peebles 77 Scott G. Sauser John Pflanz Caryl Renee Preston window, Hagar the Horrible. This was the third year out of four that the class of '85 won this annual contest. Chris Nordhues and Peggy Stueckrath were crowned Homecoming King and Queen with Mike Peebles, Darin Loberg, Brian Meyer, Cindy Berner, Jill Gubbels, and Angie Steffen as the rest of the Royal Court. Don Tunink was inducted into NHS. The FFA-FHA Sweetheart Dance was held with the Royal Court including Cindy Berner, Kelly Frederick, Cheri Stevens, Francis Bermel, Boyd Janssen and Kelly Thieman The Royal Couple was Connie Nordhues and Joe Thelen. This year the girls basketball team went to State. Darin Loberg won the State Wrestling Tournament for his weight class. Chuck Bloomquist just returned from the State Track Meet. Don Tunink won the Outstanding Vocal Award and Lisa Thies Cheri Lynn Stevens won The John Philip Sousa Band Award. The Junior - Senior ■ Banquet and Prom was May 4 with the theme, I Can't Fight This Feeling. Darin Loberg was chosen as King with the other candidates being Mike Peebles, Boyd Janssen, and Darrin Nordhues. Cheri Stevens served as a state FHA Officer. Our year has finally come to an end. We chose burgundy and pink for our Class Colors and a rose as our Class Flower. Our Class Motto was chosen as words to live by: If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it. 78 Steven R. Thelen Kelly J. Thieman Sponsor - Gary Osborn 79 Congratulations! Sponsor - Russ Jensen Ushers • Julie Pentico and Paul Koehler Guest Speaker - Joan Burney ya Valedictorian - Connie Nordhues Trent Brunssen